Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Veterans in Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare organization in Boston is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide direct psychiatric and consultative services for elderly clients. The role involves evaluating psychiatric conditions, consulting with teams, and providing psychotherapeutic counseling. Candidates should have a Master's in Nursing, relevant certifications, and previous Nurse Practitioner experience. This position offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and paid time off.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health insurance

Continuing Medical Education Stipend

25 days Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Two years of experience prescribing psychotropic medication highly desired.
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current DEA and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats psychiatric conditions in participants' homes.
• Consults with interdisciplinary teams on diagnostic and treatment issues.
• Provides psychotherapeutic counseling if indicated.

Skills

Psychiatric diagnosis and treatment

Consultative services

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Current MA RN/NP license

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Elder Service Plan - Mattapan, Mattapan, MA, US

13 days agoRequisition ID: 2387

Harbor Health Services is an innovative, growing, mission-based organization that lives, serves and collaborates with our community members to achieve our mission to help individuals reach their full potential through access to local, affordable services that promote health. The Harbor Health Elder Service Plan, a PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, offers a personalized healthcare program provided by our own geriatric professionals and guided by a care plan developed and customized for our client’s individual’s needs. For more info on PACE programs, please click https://www.npaonline.org/what-is-pace-care Position is based at the Elder Service Plan, 1135 Morton Street, Mattapan, MA location. Key elements of PACE model of care include:

• Our Interdisciplinary Team manages the care of our frail elders and supports each other and the Elder Service Plan participants in achieving care goals in small patient panels (approx. 75 patients).
• Participants attend our center for Adult Day Health activities as well as receive on-site clinical care including primary care, behavioral health and rehabilitation.
• Our Nurse Practitioners follow our elders throughout all locations of care including sub-acute, long-term and home care settings; regular home visits are encouraged, and time is allotted for this effort.
  
  

Role:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides direct psychiatric and consultative services for participants of Harbor Health Services - Elder Service Plan.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses and treats psychiatric conditions; provides care in participants home or other community setting or on site as needed.
• Consults with ESP interdisciplinary teams (IDT) on psychiatric diagnostic and treatment issues, including psychotropic medication use and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Serves as liaison to the inpatient team during psychiatric hospitalizations, obtaining updates and providing clinical recommendations for authorizing services.
• Provides Psychotherapeutic counseling for participants if indicated.
• Conducts Psychotherapy groups in collaboration with ESP Social Workers.
• Works relatively independently with medically, psychiatrically, and socially complex older adults across multiple settings.
• Works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Provides care at program site, contracted facilities and client’s home as needed, must be able to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  
  

Required/Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

• Master of Science in Nursing required, Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required
• Current MA RN/NP license, current DEA and MCSR license current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required
• Two or more years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner required
• Two years of experience prescribing psychotropic medication to adult or geriatric psychiatric patients highly desired
• Ability to work independently across multiple settings and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  
  

Our excellent Benefits Package Includes:

• Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Dental, Life, Vision & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan with discretionary match.
• Malpractice Insurance is covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). .
• Opportunity to precept residents and students at PACE program if desired.
• Continuing Medical Education Stipend of up to $2500 and 5 days of leave per year.
• Reimbursement of renewal costs of licenses.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start and additional 11 paid holidays annually.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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