Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (40 hrs, Days) - Inova Recruitment Inc.

A top-rated medical center is seeking a 40 hr Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for its 80-bed behavioral health hospital and 26-bed Clinical Stabilization Services located in Brockton, MA. Operating 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.

Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 

Reports to: Medical Director

Location: Brockton, MA 02301

Schedule: 40hr, Full-Time Days

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, a Must.

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

Compensation: $160,000 - $205,000 base salary annually, Sign-On Bonus Negotiable, Partial Relocation Assistance Provided, Full Comprehensive Benefits Package, PTO, and much more!