Director of Behavioral Health

Element Care PACE; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care PACE in Lynn, MA is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the interdisciplinary team delivering comprehensive primary care. The APP will perform annual and semi-annual exams and coordinate with Medical Doctors to implement individualized care plans during home visits and center rounds.

This full-time position includes after-hours on-call coverage, travel to local sites, and adherence to the APP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide.

Qualifications

• MSN or PA studies and state licensure in MA
• Current board certification as NP or PA in MA
• Massachusetts and DEA prescription privileges
• Credentialed for Element Care Long Term Care Facilities
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of two years working with a geriatric population
• Ability to convey information clearly and succinctly with all employees
• Ability to lead independently and to work well with others
• Ability to work within a team concept and to be considerate of co-workers and colleagues
• Attention to detail, self-starter and ability to complete tasks on time
• Ability to quickly recognize situations and implement effective solutions

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough physical examinations of participants on an annual and semi-annual basis.
• Evaluates participants in various care settings for episodic visits, acute illnesses and follow-up from hospitalizations.
• Makes nursing home visits in accordance with state nursing home requirements.
• Makes home visits as needed acutely or in chronic situations.
• Participates in the After Hours On-Call Coverage.
• Provides health care teaching to patients, families and caregivers as well as to the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Adheres to the Element Care APP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide.
• Completes documentation, onsite and offsite.
• Ensures interactions with clients meet the highest standards of care.
• Ability to pass a fit test; mask seal required and facial hair must not interfere.
• Frequent local travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Geriatric care

Clear communication

Independent leadership

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

MSN or PA Studies

Massachusetts licensure (APRN/PA)

Massachusetts DEA privileges

Credentialed for LTAC facilities

Current CPR certification

Board certification MA

Job description

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – NP/PA participates as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans that meet the objectives, standards and policies of the PACE model of care. The APP collaborates with the Medical Doctors at the site to provide comprehensive primary care to the participants. This position is full time M-F 8am to 4pm.

• Conducts thorough and comprehensive physical examinations of participants on an annual and semi-annual basis.
• Evaluates participants in a variety of care settings (homes, ALFs, at the center, etc.) for episodic visits, acute illnesses and follow-up from hospitalizations.
• Makes nursing home visits in accordance with the state nursing home requirements and as clinically indicated.
• Makes home visits as needed acutely or in chronic situations when participants are home bound.
• Participates in the After Hours On-Call Coverage.
• Provides appropriate health care teaching to patients, their families and caregivers, as well as to other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Adheres to the standards set forth in the Element Care APP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide.
• Completes appropriate, accurate, timely documentation, onsite and offsite.
• Ensures that duties are accomplished in a fiscally responsible manner adhering to established budgetary constraints.
• Ensures that all interactions with clients are conducted in a manner that adheres to the highest standards of care for all Element Care clients.
• Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Frequent local travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specification:

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts and DEA Prescription Privileges.
• Credentialed for the Element Care affiliate Long Term Care Facilities.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum of one 2 years working with a geriatric population.
• Ability to convey information clearly and succinctly with all employees, so that relevant information is communicated appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to lead independently and to be able to work well with others.
• Ability to work within a team concept and to be considerate of co-workers and colleagues.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, to be a self-starter, and to complete tasks on time.
• Ability to be able to quickly recognize situations/problems before they become acute, and to be able to implement effective solutions and understand consequences.

EEO Statement

Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.