Geriatric Psychiatry NP/PA — Part-Time Clinician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support geriatric mental health care at the Danvers outpatient site, with occasional coverage at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester. The role reports to the medical director/geriatric psychiatrist and Administrative Director for non-clinical issues.

The ideal candidate has experience with aging, geriatric medicine, and dementia, and will join a multidisciplinary team of clinicians

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Master’s Program in Nursing.
• Physician Assistant program completed.
• Current NP or PA license in the state of Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct geriatric patient mental health care services including comprehensive geriatric psych evaluations and psychopharm management.
• Diagnosis, treatment and medication management for behavioral health issues and dementia.
• Teach patients and caregivers how to manage illnesses and provide supportive care.
• Collaborate with LICSW team and other clinicians as a team player.
• Work with the geriatric population and contribute to the care plan.

Skills

Geriatric psychiatry

Mental health care

Psychopharmacology

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Nursing

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support geriatric mental health care at the Danvers outpatient site, with occasional coverage at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester. The role reports to the medical director/geriatric psychiatrist and Administrative Director for non-clinical issues.

The ideal candidate has experience with aging, geriatric medicine, and dementia, and will join a multidisciplinary team of clinicians