The Employee Connect
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
The Employee Connect, Brockton, Massachusetts, United States, 02411
About the job Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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. You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for assisting various 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 of patients engaged in services.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Provide evidence-based evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients including prescribing medications and/or other psychotherapeutic interventionsProvide treatment either independently or with physician supervision in accordance with Massachusetts regulationsDevelop treatment plans, measure progress against the plans, and make adjustments as neededProvide crisis intervention as neededComplete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely mannerCollaborate with a broader team of physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists to assess and adjust treatment plansCoordinate and communicate with case managers, family members and other stakeholders regarding treatment and careParticipate in the teaching of students and other traineesParticipate in departmental and organizational quality improvement programsJOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Masters Degree from a Nurse Practitioner education program (with specialization in mental health) accredited by a Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing-recognized national accreditation bodyExperience:
Two years of experience as a Nurse PractitionerLicensure:
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsCurrent valid DEA certificate and MA Controlled Substances certificate or eligibilityBuprenorphine waiver required or willingness to acquire a waiverCertification
Current advanced practice certification by Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing- approved nationally recognized certifying bodyOther Requirements:
No Medicare or Medicaid sanctions
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. You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for assisting various 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 of patients engaged in services.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Provide evidence-based evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients including prescribing medications and/or other psychotherapeutic interventionsProvide treatment either independently or with physician supervision in accordance with Massachusetts regulationsDevelop treatment plans, measure progress against the plans, and make adjustments as neededProvide crisis intervention as neededComplete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely mannerCollaborate with a broader team of physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists to assess and adjust treatment plansCoordinate and communicate with case managers, family members and other stakeholders regarding treatment and careParticipate in the teaching of students and other traineesParticipate in departmental and organizational quality improvement programsJOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Masters Degree from a Nurse Practitioner education program (with specialization in mental health) accredited by a Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing-recognized national accreditation bodyExperience:
Two years of experience as a Nurse PractitionerLicensure:
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsCurrent valid DEA certificate and MA Controlled Substances certificate or eligibilityBuprenorphine waiver required or willingness to acquire a waiverCertification
Current advanced practice certification by Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing- approved nationally recognized certifying bodyOther Requirements:
No Medicare or Medicaid sanctions