Nurse Practitioner – Clinical Specialist II (APRN) Adult Outpatient Psychiatry/ Community Behav[...]

Health eCareers; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a Clinical Specialist II (APRN) to join their Malden Adult Outpatient Psychiatry clinic. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in psychiatric nursing and experience in clinical coordination. The position involves evaluating and treating clients, administering medications, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in advanced practice nursing role required.
• Must hold current Massachusetts licensure for expanded role.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment for a caseload of clients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Administer and prescribe medication according to guidelines.

Skills

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Clinical Coordination

Medication Administration

Patient Evaluation

Quality Improvement Participation

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited nursing school

Tools

EPIC Electronic Medical Record System

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a well-respected, nationally recognized and award-winning public healthcare system, is seeking a Clinical Specialist II (APRN) to join our Malden Adult Outpatient Psychiatry clinic and Malden Community Behavioral Health Center. CHA is comprised of three hospital campuses and an integrated network of both primary and specialty outpatient care practices in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s Metro North Region, with a fully integrated electronic medical record system (EPIC). The CHA Department of Psychiatry is recognized as a leader in patient care, teaching, and research.

The Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Department and new CHA Malden CBHC is located in Malden, providing both a range of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology treatments, as well as walk-in/urgent care. The new CHA CBHC Malden program provides behavioral health evaluation and initial treatment services for individuals of all ages.

This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary mix of talented clinicians, affiliated with a Harvard Medical School teaching institution, working in a system committed to caring for minorities and other disadvantaged patients presenting with a cross-section of mental illness.

• 40 Hours/week; Days/Evenings, MNA Everett Union
• Provide evaluations and treatment for an assigned caseload of clients, providing a range of psychosocial care.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team and program leadership.
• Facilitate clinical coordination of admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure a smooth patient flow.
• Demonstrate an ongoing awareness of and participation in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Initiate and collaborate with unit colleagues to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical standards.
• Assess medication needs of selected patients and prescribe medication according to established practice guidelines.
• Administer medication according to nursing policy and procedure.
• Collaborate with medical director in coordination and provision of psychopharmacologic treatment and consult with Geriatric Service and Mental Health staff around treatment, including psychoactive medications.
• Provide mental health consultation to staff of area nursing homes, homes, clinics, and/or community caregivers. Organize and participate in case conferences as needed.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support “C” Certification. Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by the American Nursing Association.

Ideal candidates will have 2 years of experience in the advanced practice role and must be a graduate of an accredited National League of Nursing graduate school of nursing. A Master’s degree (Nursing preferred) with a specialization in psychiatric mental health nursing or a relevant clinical area is required. Current Massachusetts licensure is required, authorizing practice in an expanded role as a Psychiatric Nurse Clinical Specialist, including prescriptive authority.

In keeping with federal, state, and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity and will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment, or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs or other remarks, jokes, or conduct that, in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.