Sarah Haan
PMHNP-BC | PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION | PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY | CRISIS INTERVENTION
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About
ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 9+ years of experience in underserved community mental health outpatient clinics, hospital ED acute crisis and integrated primary care settings. Expert in psychiatric evaluation, DSM-5-TR differential diagnosis, and evidence-based psychopharmacology, controlled substance prescribing (PDMP). Caring for serious mental illness (SMI) as well as dual diagnosed patients.
Clinical leadership in assisting in training 30+ medical assistants, educating primary care providers, preceptorships and dedicated to Partnering with patients to create mutually greet upon treatment plan based on their unique journey for best patient outcomes.
Experience
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) at Hidalgo Medical Services (2022-06 – 2026-06)
- Delivered psychiatric evaluations and medication management, including controlled substances with PDMP review.
- Built clinic capacity by helping train 30+ medical assistants, active provider hiring and recruiting.
- Advanced behavioral health integration by educating primary care providers on psychiatric care.
- Embedded psychoeducation and prevention into treatment plans; maintained timely, compliant documentation and billing.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) at Silver Health Care (2020-12 – 2022-05)
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, titrating psychotropics based on clinical response.
- Directed transitions to inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and substance use disorder treatment.
- Coordinated care with physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs, as sole Mental Health provider
- Researched community therapists, IOP clinics for Continuum of care and to strengthen patient outcomes
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) at Artesia General Hospital (2019-07 – 2020-10)
- Stabilized acute psychiatric crises in the ED through risk assessment, intervention, and discharge planning.
- Launched the clinic’s first Behavioral health unit meetings, strengthening collaboration on complex cases.
- Represented behavioral health Unit on the Accountable Care Organization; served on Utilization Review Committee.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) at Central City Integrated Health (2019-02 – 2019-04)
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations and medication reviews for patients with serious mental illness (SMI).
- Educated psychiatric RNs on long-acting injectable (LAI) medications.
- Supported QI and HR with new-employee training updates and provider credentialing.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) at Genesee Health System (2017-03 – 2018-09)
- Diagnosed mental health disorders using validated screening tools; delivered pharmacological and non-pharmacological care.
- Prescribed psychotropics with baseline and drug-level labs; referred to psychotherapy, case management, and SUD care.
- Served as liaison among patients, RNs, and physicians to advance an integrated care approach.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Wayne State University (2017)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Oakland University (2009)
