Christopher Goisse's thirst for knowledge drives him to improve and advance his skills in psychiatry constantly. He's a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Innovative Behavioral Medicine in Silver Spring, MD, treating patients aged 13 and up with disorders such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

1. Christopher Goisse Individual Bio
An expert in both the public and private sectors, Christopher Goisse, is a psychiatric mental
health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with almost 20 years of experience. His distinguished
career includes accolades and awards from previous employers who appreciated his efforts in
streamlining operations and identifying business opportunities to save money. Because of his
thirst for knowledge, he is constantly looking for ways to help others live better lives and
advance his own skills.
Because of his extensive experience working in the public sector, Christopher is a skilled
administrator and mental health nurse practitioner. His main goals are educating people about
their mental health conditions and guiding them toward healthier lifestyles using tried-and-true
therapeutic methods.
Role & Tasks at the Moment
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Goisse practices at Innovative Behavioral Medicine
in Silver Spring, Maryland. He sees patients aged 13 and up and treats illnesses like
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. In his current position, he has
been working for about four years. He is highly regarded by his patients, who believe he does a
great job of encouraging them to talk about their mental health problems without passing
judgment and in a compassionate manner.

2. Career Background
During his long career, Christopher Goisse has had the opportunity to assist groups as diverse
as prisoners, immigrants, and patients in for-profit healthcare facilities. He worked part-time as a
psychiatric nurse at two hospitals for the first few years of his career. His primary responsibilities
involved diagnosing and treating patients with mental health problems associated with
adolescent, geriatric, and substance use issues.
At WVU Hospitals' Ruby Memorial Hospital, he developed his administrative skills while gaining
experience in various physical healthcare specialties, including ENT, general medicine,
cardiology, and more. Along with managing staff and mentoring new hires, Christopher also

3. trained and organized staff. Additionally, he oversaw two medical-surgical units with a combined
staff of 64 patients, ten registered nurses, and eight nursing assistants.
Christopher began serving as an officer in the U.S. Public Health Service at the Federal Bureau
of Prisons in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, in 2009. His first job was as a clinical nurse, where
he provided direct medical care to prisoners. Later, he transitioned into administrative duties,
where he improved, streamlined, and created new systems to evaluate various risks posed by
the prison population and find ways to mitigate them for the safety of prisoners and staff. His
other responsibilities included coordinating with public health authorities and reporting
communicable diseases to federal and local health agencies. He was able to advance thanks to
these abilities and land a job with the United States Marshals Service as an R.N. case manager.
Goisse oversaw the care of 60,000 prisoners on average who were housed across the country
in about 300 cities during his tenure with the United States Marshals Service. His duties
included assisting with infectious disease issues, implementing the USMS National Managed
Care Contract for the Western region of the U.S., and managing the medical care of inmates.
They belonged to the Committee for Process Improvement. He also managed a group of three
risk managers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who were responsible for 23 ICE
detention facilities.
Christopher began working for the U.S. Public Health Service in 2019 before transitioning to
private practice in 2020. He now conducts sophisticated evaluations of psychiatric disorders,
offers therapies and crisis intervention, and prescribes the right drugs for a given condition or
disorder.

4. Academic Background
Christopher Goisse enrolled in the Pennsylvania State University's Penn State Fayette - Eberly
Campus in 2003 and graduated in 2005 with an associate's degree in nursing. After that, he
went back to finish getting his BSN in nursing. He later enrolled at Waynesburg University to
complete a dual degree program leading to an MBA and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
in Nursing Administration. He earned a post-master certificate in psychiatric mental health nurse
practitioner in 2017 and a degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing and nursing with clinical
rotations in private outpatient practice and the care of people with severe/chronic mental
illnesses.
Throughout his career, Christopher has also attained the following certifications and licenses:
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license with Suboxone waiver and
Clozaril REMS certification
Maryland-licensed tax preparer
Correctional Healthcare Professional Certified

5. Accomplishments/Achievements
Goisse has worked hard to make the organizations he has worked for better throughout his
career. His efforts increased the standard of care for the people the agencies were in charge of
and contributed to more effective healthcare procedures. His accomplishments include the
following:
By overhauling the ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) healthcare risk management program, the
United States Marshals Service avoided spending $1.6 million on medical expenses during the
2016 budgetary year. They also passed the reviews from the American Correction Association
(ACA) and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JACHO).
Awards
For the work he did on behalf of the populations for which he was responsible and for the
organizations for which he worked, Christopher Goisse has won accolades and been
recognized throughout his career. His honors have included:
Executive Unit Unit commendation from the FCC Warden, citation from the Assistant Director for
IHSC Achievement, and medal from the Assistant Director of Prisoner Operations Division
Awarded for improving a program's review rating from a low one to a high one.
Individual Interests
Goisse's passion is helping people live better lives by working in psychiatry. Although he
currently works in the private sector, he has improved the public sector's methods for providing
mental health care. His efforts result in better care for people in need of physical and mental
health assistance. Christopher enjoys exploring new places and experiencing what the world
has to offer when he isn't working to improve his clients' lives.