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Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

Direct Patient Care Providers

2501 West 12th Street, Erie PA 16505, United States

Full Time

10/14/2026

J276700

AH-102248 - Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health.

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Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Identifies and manages psychiatric problems for patients within the CRNP scope of practice.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient psychiatric history, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for patients in a psychiatric setting. (60%)
• Communicates plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside CRNP knowledge base or scope of practice. (20%)
• Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and inter-disciplinary team. (10%)
• Demonstrates professional commitment through voluntary attendance at continuing education programs, independent reading and other professional activities. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Master"s degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with specialization in area of practice; or four to ten years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

Preferred

• Doctorate degree Certified Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
• Experience with psychiatric patients

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (obtained within 2 years)

• Prescriptive Authority within 60 days of hire. Incumbents in role as of November 1, 2022 have until November 1, 2023 to obtain

• CPR - American Heart Association

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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