Job Description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ($160k - $205K)
BMC - Brockton Behavioral Health Center, Brockton
Full-time (40hr) And Per Diem Available
Job Requirements :
- Two years of NP experience in an adult, inpatient psychiatric setting
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsManagerial experience
- Current advanced practice certification by Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing- approved nationally recognized certifying body
- Buprenorphine waiver required or willingness to acquire waiver
- No Medicare or Medicaid sanctions
Job Description :
Boston Medical Center is seeking a Full time or Per Diem Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for its 80-bed behavioral health hospital and 26-bed Clinical Stabilization Services located in Brockton, MA.
BMC Brockton 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
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 :
At least 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an inpatient, adult psychiatric setting
Licensure :
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Current valid DEA certificate and MA Controlled Substances certificate or eligibility
- 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
- Knowledgeable about DMH, DPH, BSAS and TJC requirements for Behavioral Health Facilities
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