Joseph Gagnon Jr., CRNP, PMHNP-BC
He / Him
Sr Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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What sets this practice apart from others is the amount of time and detail we put into our evaluations and follow-up sessions with our clients. We look at the full-picture and tailor treatment to each clients’ specific needs. At PIP we also focus on educating ourselves on the latest research findings and best practice approaches in psychiatry in order to provide the highest possible level of care for our clients.
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Joe specializes in the treatment of ADHD (including in children, teens, adults, older adults, and adult-onset ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety Disorders (including OCD), Depression, Movement Disorders (specifically Tardive Dyskinesia and Akathisia), Psychotic Disorders (including early onset Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder), Bipolar Disorder, and Addictive Disorders (Substance Abuse, Binge Eating Disorder, and Gambling Use Disorder). He has extensive experience in treating both children and adolescents. Additionally, he holds a waiver for completion of specialized training in the use of Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) for assisting individuals struggling with Substance Use Disorders. Joe is our Senior Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and he provides weekly supervision sessions with each of our other nurse practitioners.
Joe has nearly two decades of psychiatric experience including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency crisis response center settings. His psychiatric work experience includes positions at Lehigh Valley Health Network, The Horsham Clinic, The University of Pennsylvania Health System (Pennsylvania Hospital and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center), Thomas Jefferson University Health System, Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern Pennsylvania, Berkshire Psychiatric, and Penn Psychiatric Center.
In addition to his role as an outpatient psychiatric provider, Joe also has experience presenting nationwide to other prescribers regarding the treatment and diagnosis of Tardive Dyskinesia, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Depression. Joe maintains active adjunct faculty status in the Department of Nursing at Montgomery County Community College where he teaches undergraduate nursing students in both the clinical and classroom setting. Additionally, he has served as a clinical faculty instructor for graduate and doctorate level students at Anderson University, Chamberlain University, Drexel University, Eastern Kentucky University, Herzig University, La Salle University, Liberty University, Maryville University, Montgomery County Community College, Post University, Rocky Mountain University, Spring Arbor University, University of Cincinnati, Walden University, and Wilkes University for students studying to become Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.
Joe graduated Summa Cum Laude from Walden University with a Master of Science in Nursing and he is board-certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to treat across the lifespan by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). He is also board-certified by the ANCC as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse. Joe is licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in both PA and NJ. He also has supplemental education in Plant-Based Medicine through Cornell University.
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Cornell University, Certificate in Medicinal Plants
Walden University, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
DeSales University: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania: Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies, Minors in Biology, Nutrition and Psychology
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) (PMHNP-BC) Board-Certification by the ANCC
Psychiatric-Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN-BC) Board Certification by the ANCC
Medications for Addiction Treatment Waiver Certification
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner License in PA and NJ
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License in PA and NJ
Controlled Dangerous Substance License in NJ
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English
some French
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