Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner | Reliant Medical Group

Todd & Weld, LLP; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Worcester is seeking a Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner to provide care in a hybrid setting. The position involves conducting evaluations, developing care plans, and collaborating with primary care providers to enhance patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a strong clinical background and the necessary credentials to work with both pediatric and adult populations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience as a psychiatric nurse clinician.
• Ability to see both pediatric and adult patients preferred.
• Active Federal DEA and Massachusetts MCSR Certificate required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations for patients.
• Develop and implement care plans.
• Provide consultation on behavioral health issues.

Skills

Clinical evaluations

Care planning

Patient triage

Education

Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts APRN license

Board Certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Worcester. MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights:

• Hybrid position; Providing care both in-office and remotely from your home
• Conduct clinical evaluations
• Develop and implement care plans, which include prescribing and regularly evaluating and modifying as appropriate
• Provide consultation to Primary Care Providers and other medical staff regarding behavioral health issues
• Triage patients to the appropriate level of care

What makes an Optum organization different?

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here

Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model - integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts APRN license and Board Certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Active Federal DEA and Massachusetts MCSR Certificate required or in process.
• Minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience as a psychiatric nurse clinician, with previous experience and the ability to see both pediatric and adult patients is preferred.

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.