Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are a critical part of a multidisciplinary team and possess unique expertise and a focus on providing quality behavioral health care to acute populations. You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for assisting various patients by evaluating medical and psychosocial conditions and overseeing the development and implementation of treatment plans. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to take care of the mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders of patients engaged in services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Provide evidence-based evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients including prescribing medications and/or other psychotherapeutic interventions
• Provide treatment either independently or with physician supervision in accordance with Massachusetts regulations
• Develop treatment plans, measure progress against the plans, and make adjustments as needed
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists to assess and adjust treatment plans
• Coordinate and communicate with case managers, family members and other stakeholders regarding treatment and care
• Participate in the teaching of students and other trainees
• Participate in departmental and organizational quality improvement programs
  
  
  

Job Requirements

Education:

• Masters Degree from a Nurse Practitioner education program (with specialization in mental health) accredited by a Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing-recognized national accreditation body
  
  
  

Experience:

• Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
  
  
  

Licensure:

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current valid DEA certificate and MA Controlled Substances certificate or eligibility
• Buprenorphine waiver required or willingness to acquire a waiver
  
  
  

Certification

• Current advanced practice certification by Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing- approved nationally recognized certifying body
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• No Medicare or Medicaid sanctions