Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Seeking Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for its 82-bed behavioral health hospital located in Brockton, MA. Medical Center 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. 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 JOB REQUIREMENTS Must Have: 2 years MINIMUM of NP experience in an adult, inpatient psychiatric setting - will not consider submissions with less than 2 years NP experience Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or ability to obtain reciprocity prior to start Current advanced practice certification by Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing- approved nationally recognized certifying body Buprenorphine waiver required or willingness to acquire waiver & Current valid DEA certificate and MA Controlled Substances certificate or eligibility to obtain prior to start No Medicare or Medicaid sanctions Education: 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 or five years of experience in Nursing preferred but 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 to obtain it prior to start 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 EEOC: 40HRS Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: 40HRS Staffing is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at 40HRS Staffing are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. 40HRS Staffing will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics.