Fenway Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Part-Time
Fenway Health, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Part-Time
Boston, MA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1340+Boylston+St+Boston+MA+USA+02215) • Behavioral Health
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Medical Director of Behavioral Health, provides outpatient psychiatric services to adults. This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position, working an estimated 18 hours per week.
Representative Duties:
Provides Direct Psychopharmacological Services to Fenway Clients
Performs psychiatric evaluations using established format; completes and submits written documentation of the psychiatric evaluations within 2 business days
Assumes responsibility for evaluation and follow-up of clients' psychopharmacological status, and completes documentation within 2 business days of the client’s appointment (within one day for urgent care appointments)
Provides on call back up psychiatry coverage. Responds to calls in a timely manner.
Participates in Activities designed to maintain and enhance the quality of the Behavioral health department’s programs and services
Remains knowledgeable regarding issues of assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
Attends and actively participates in psychiatry team meetings.
Participates in diagnostic formulations, and develop treatment plans for their clients in coordination with the team.
Represents Fenway’s Psychiatric Services to the External Community
Facilitates the department's relationships with hospitals and provide telephone consultations as needed for Fenway clients.
Participates in the education and training when asked.
Meets Agency Participatory Expectation
Suggests and participates in continuing quality improvement efforts
Adheres to all agency and departmental policies and procedures
Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities as requested
Adheres to the highest principles of patient and client confidentiality
Adheres to established safety policies, procedures and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation
Attends all required meetings, in-services and professional trainings
Attends all regularly scheduled research meetings, trainings, forums and pertinent FCH staff meetings
Maintains professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities; maintains and provides agency with records of continuing education activities
Serves on agency committees and in professional organizations when requested
Performs Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
Education: Graduate degree from a certified Psychiatric NP program is required
Current Massachusetts license is required
2 years of outpatient experience, post training, as a certified NP
Ability to complete documentation accurately and on time and to maintain current client care documentation
Proficiency in psychiatric assessment/evaluation
Experience with, or strong interest in, the LGBTQIA+ community, HIV, trauma, and substance abuse
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with ethnically, culturally, racially, and gender diverse clients
Demonstrated understanding of the intersectional impacts of racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism, classism, and other forms of oppression
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be an effective team member
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to multitask
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients, clients and vendors across the spectrum of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, national origin and immigrant status, religious or spiritual identity, disability (physical, mental, emotional and developmental), veteran status, and/or limited English proficiency.
Willingness to contribute towards Fenway’s efforts in becoming an anti-racist organization and promoting a culture dedicated to ongoing development in service of humility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where differences are acknowledged and valued.
Preferred Qualifications
Lived and/or professional experience with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ issues, HIV, and trauma strongly preferred
Bilingual Spanish/ English
Physical Requirements:
Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations:
Sit at a computer station for extended periods of time
Ability to keyboard for extended periods of time
LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a union position in a Fenway Health bargaining unit represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.
Boston, MA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1340+Boylston+St+Boston+MA+USA+02215) • Behavioral Health
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Medical Director of Behavioral Health, provides outpatient psychiatric services to adults. This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position, working an estimated 18 hours per week.
Representative Duties:
Provides Direct Psychopharmacological Services to Fenway Clients
Performs psychiatric evaluations using established format; completes and submits written documentation of the psychiatric evaluations within 2 business days
Assumes responsibility for evaluation and follow-up of clients' psychopharmacological status, and completes documentation within 2 business days of the client’s appointment (within one day for urgent care appointments)
Provides on call back up psychiatry coverage. Responds to calls in a timely manner.
Participates in Activities designed to maintain and enhance the quality of the Behavioral health department’s programs and services
Remains knowledgeable regarding issues of assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
Attends and actively participates in psychiatry team meetings.
Participates in diagnostic formulations, and develop treatment plans for their clients in coordination with the team.
Represents Fenway’s Psychiatric Services to the External Community
Facilitates the department's relationships with hospitals and provide telephone consultations as needed for Fenway clients.
Participates in the education and training when asked.
Meets Agency Participatory Expectation
Suggests and participates in continuing quality improvement efforts
Adheres to all agency and departmental policies and procedures
Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities as requested
Adheres to the highest principles of patient and client confidentiality
Adheres to established safety policies, procedures and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation
Attends all required meetings, in-services and professional trainings
Attends all regularly scheduled research meetings, trainings, forums and pertinent FCH staff meetings
Maintains professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities; maintains and provides agency with records of continuing education activities
Serves on agency committees and in professional organizations when requested
Performs Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
Education: Graduate degree from a certified Psychiatric NP program is required
Current Massachusetts license is required
2 years of outpatient experience, post training, as a certified NP
Ability to complete documentation accurately and on time and to maintain current client care documentation
Proficiency in psychiatric assessment/evaluation
Experience with, or strong interest in, the LGBTQIA+ community, HIV, trauma, and substance abuse
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with ethnically, culturally, racially, and gender diverse clients
Demonstrated understanding of the intersectional impacts of racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism, classism, and other forms of oppression
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be an effective team member
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to multitask
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients, clients and vendors across the spectrum of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, national origin and immigrant status, religious or spiritual identity, disability (physical, mental, emotional and developmental), veteran status, and/or limited English proficiency.
Willingness to contribute towards Fenway’s efforts in becoming an anti-racist organization and promoting a culture dedicated to ongoing development in service of humility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where differences are acknowledged and valued.
Preferred Qualifications
Lived and/or professional experience with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ issues, HIV, and trauma strongly preferred
Bilingual Spanish/ English
Physical Requirements:
Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations:
Sit at a computer station for extended periods of time
Ability to keyboard for extended periods of time
LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a union position in a Fenway Health bargaining unit represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.