Prescriber (Medication Management)

 The Prescriber is responsible for evaluating mental health symptoms, establishing accurate diagnoses, and prescribing appropriate medications. In this role, the Prescriber provides comprehensive education to clients regarding the benefits, risks, and potential side effects of medication options, empowering them to make informed treatment decisions. The Prescriber collaborates closely with clients and interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure holistic, person-centered care, including referrals to additional programs and resources as appropriate. All services are delivered in alignment with the Company’s clinical standards and applicable regulatory requirements. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prescribe psychotropic medications in accordance with treatment guidelines.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations by assessing the clients’ physical, mental, and emotional health; formulate accurate diagnoses based on history, symptoms and behaviors. 
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the client and treatment team.
• Advise on level of care, treatment goals, and other needed services including writing referrals, facilitating hospitalization admissions, and ordering laboratory tests. 
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and families regarding medications, including risks, side effects, benefits, and expected outcomes.
• Deliver psychiatric health services, counseling and supportive care, including crisis intervention during mental health emergencies.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with COMAR, CARF, and organizational standards.
• Collaborate consistently with therapists, case managers, and other providers to ensure integrated, holistic care.
• Maintain reliability and consistency by honoring all scheduled client appointments and promptly notifying appropriate staff of any delays or absences.
• Foster a positive image of the organization through professional, respectful interactions with clients, families, referring providers, and community partners.
• Attend required meetings, training, and continuing education;
• Deliver quality of care in line with the local, state, and federal government laws; the policies and expectations of accreditation bodies, including but not limited to, CARF and COMAR; and the clinical standards and expectations of the organization. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of current research and literature about psychiatric medications and their clinical effects.
• Ability to strategically and logically assess client needs, evaluate treatment options, and develop realistic medication plans.
• Skilled in building therapeutic relationships with individuals across diverse ages, cultural backgrounds, and educational or work experiences.
• Commitment to respecting individual differences and supporting multicultural diversity in practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey clinical information clearly and effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the capacity to provide supportive and therapeutic client care.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and related technology for clinical documentation and administrative coordination.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple clients, priorities, and schedules effectively.
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and all applicable confidentiality regulations.
• Professional, approachable, and collaborative demeanor, consistently serving as a positive representative of the organization.
• Dependable, ethical, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
  
  

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 

• Master’s degree in Nursing; Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification required.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland, with prescriptive authority and DEA registration (or eligibility).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in psychiatric nursing or a related mental health field.
• Direct experience in psychiatric/mental health and/or substance use disorders strongly preferred.