Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Independent Patient Care

Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within our community health setting in Worcester, MA.

The NP will deliver patient-centered care and work with multidisciplinary teams to support families and individuals. The role requires an experienced NP with MA licensure in Psychiatry, a DEA license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ANA accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• Massachusetts Board of Nursing licensure as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current DEA/Mass Controlled Substance license for prescriptive authority; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling and emotional support.
• Issues medication in accordance with treatment guidelines.
• Collaborates with Consulting Psychiatrist.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

ANA accredited NP program

Job description

Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within our community health setting in Worcester, MA.

The NP will deliver patient-centered care and work with multidisciplinary teams to support families and individuals. The role requires an experienced NP with MA licensure in Psychiatry, a DEA license, and BLS certification.