Josyane Kengni, CRNP, PMH Named New Medical Director of the Mental Health Association of Frederick County

Josyane Kengni

The Mental Health Association of Frederick County is thrilled to announce Josyane Kengni, CRNP, PMH as MHA’s Medical Director.

Josyane Kengni, CRNP, PMH is a board-certified nurse practitioner in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. She has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in nursing with years of nursing experience in a variety of settings. Josyane is licensed to provide psychotherapy and psychopharmacology in Maryland. She has experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population to diagnose and treat mental health problems. She works with patients dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, schizophrenia, and many others.

Josyane draws on her experience as a medical nurse to rule out any possible medical conditions that could be affecting a patient’s mental health before treating a psychiatric condition.

“My responsibility as a mental health nurse practitioner is to provide evidence-based psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to individuals. I believe if the patient’s mental functioning is restored or compensated for, then their social functioning is positively impacted and thus their economic capabilities are improved.”

Josyane is committed to having a positive impact on the community.

Fees for service can be covered by Medical Assistance, Medicare, or will be based on a sliding fee scale determined by your family size and household income. Private, commercial insurance is not accepted at this time.