Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Brockton Behavioral Health Center, Per Diem

ThedaCare Cardiovascular Care; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a Per Diem Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Brockton to provide acute behavioral health care. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with healthcare teams. The role is crucial in delivering quality care to patients with complex mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required in mental health specialization.
• Current RN licence in Massachusetts.
• Experience in inpatient mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based evaluation and treatment for patients.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Team Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree from a Nurse Practitioner education program

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Brockton Behavioral Health Center, Per Diem

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It's a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet, an integrated health care delivery system that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Position Summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking Per Diem Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for its 80-bed behavioral health hospital and 26-bed Clinical Stabilization Services located in Brockton, MA. BMC Brockton operates as a behavioral health accountable care organization providing cutting edge inpatient treatment and stabilization for individuals experiencing complex mental health and substance use needs. 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.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are dedicated team members responsible for assisting a variety of 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 for patients engaged in services.

Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Department: Inpatient Psychiatry - Brockton Behavioral Health Center

Schedule: Per Diem

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
  
  

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s 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 in an Inpatient Mental Health Setting. Candidates who have a strong interest in working with patients who come from underserved populations are encouraged to apply.
  
  

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 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
• Knowledgeable about DMH, DPH, BSAS and TJC requirements for Behavioral Health Facilities
  
  

Ability to work evenings, overnights and weekends, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans