Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Specialist

Responsible for following all medical policies and protocols and for the treatment of all medical

services provided to individuals served.

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  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.
• Examine individuals to determine general physical condition following standard medical procedures
• Consults with outside agencies, referral sources, other professionals as needed
• Maintain clinical files and records for each individual, including initial evaluations, assessments, treatment plans, session notes,
• Transfer and termination summaries and other required documentation
• Order laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluate data obtained
• Determine nature and extent of mental disorder and formulate a treatment program
• Treat and direct treatment of patients utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications
• Provide medication management for individuals served in the clinic
• Responds to emergencies as required
• Maintain contact with clinic and individuals served by checking voicemail and emails daily.
• Adheres to all company policies, administrative directives, and all office and administrative procedures
• Adhere to all therapy guidelines and codes of conduct
• Adhere to provisions of M.G.S. Chapter 119, Section 51A (Mandated Reporter) and reports all occurrences immediately to the clinic and psychiatrist
• Adhere to clinical recommendations from clinical administration
• Maintain confidentiality in all clinical matters
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Qualifications:

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  Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited National League of Nursing graduate school Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Currently registered by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and must have a master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited National League of Nursing graduate school with two years of full time supervised clinical experience in a multidisciplinary mental-health setting and be eligible for certification as a clinical specialist in psychiatric/mental-health nursing by the American Nursing Association.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist: Currently registered by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and must have a master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited National League of Nursing graduate school and meets the requirements of 244 CMR 4.13(3): Psychiatric Nurse Mental Health Clinical Specialist and certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30 hours/week.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.