Part Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Company: VOA
Location: Quincy
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: The Opportunity: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner, Behavioral Health ServicesWho We Are -- VOAMASS gives
members of the community who need help the most the services,
support, and self-esteem they need to create a fresh start. At
VOAMASS, our dedicated teams are committed to serving the whole
person. What We Do -- Through our powerful integrated behavioral
health care model, we bring together vast resources from a diverse
team of caring staff to help each client meet their personal goals.
The care we provide paves the way for greater opportunity and
second chances by focusing on the critical pillars towards a
healthy life: behavioral health, financial stability, and safe
housing.The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is
directly responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
of persons served with mental health, substance use, and
co-occurring disorders. The PMHNP coordinates care with persons
served integrated clinical care team, VOAMASS programs, and
external providers to ensure that supportive therapy and proper
medication prescribing is being done. All in addition to working
with an incredibly talented multi-disciplinary team at VOAMASS to
discuss complex cases and review records of persons served. This
role is about making a difference in the lives of the people we
serve. You'll bring the following qualifications:A Master's Degree
in NursingNursing Certification as an ANCC Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts. A current
license as a nurse practitioner in the state of Massachusetts.
Buprenorphine waiver practitioner preferred but must be will work
towards becoming waivered within the first four months of
employment.Must have experience in treating individuals who are
receiving treatment for mental health, substance use, dual
diagnosis, and co-occurring disorders. Key Responsibilities:1.
Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to individuals with
mental health, substance use, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring
disorders. 2. Conducts psychiatric and addiction assessments, which
include: mental status evaluation, current functioning, medical
health screenings, current medication, and prior medication
history, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning. 3.
Provides prescribing practice for prescription of medication
(psychiatric and addiction medicine) and monitoring of symptoms
related to the use of medication as assigned and supervised by the
Medical Director.4. Serves as part of the 24/7 mobile crisis team
to ensure that persons served are being provided psychopharmacology
and addiction medicine services with a no four walls approach, when
the need for stability is indicated. May intervene in emergency or
crisis situations according to 24/7 mobile crisis protocol.5.
Serves as part of the ACT/IDDT team to ensure that persons served
enrolled in the ACT/IDDT are obtaining immediate access to
psychopharmacology and addiction medicine services, receiving
stabilization services, and continued monitoring for acute
symptomology. May intervene in emergency or crisis situations
according to ACT/IDDT team protocol.6. Serves as part of the
integrated services care team and multidisciplinary review team to
enhance persons served experiences and maintain agency compliance
with state regulations and mental health professional standards.
Provides consultation and training to clinical staff as member of
the integrated service team. 7. Maintains records according to
VOAMASS Policies and Procedures, completing all documentation and
billing in a timely manner. Since 1934, VOAMASS has provided
critical services to the residents of the Commonwealth. From
pioneering early residential treatment programs in the 1960's to
leading today in the field of mental health programming, VOAMASS
can be counted on to tackle our greatest challenges. VOAMASS is
proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin,
gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an
individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics. For full-time employees, our comprehensive and
generous benefits package includes: Competitive Health, Vision and
Dental insurance Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Account
Employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability 403(b) matching
retirement plans Tuition Remission Programs Loan Forgiveness (PSLF
Program)Fitness/Wellness reimbursementEmployee Discount ProgramPet
Insurance Blue Care Line (24/7 Nurse hotline)Generous Vacation,
Sick, and Personal Time Benefits 13 Paid HolidaysEmployee Referral
Bonus with no annual cap Transparency in Coverage Information is
available from BCBCMA via
https://Transparency-in-coverage.bluecrossma.com to get accurate,
real-time estimates of cost-sharing liability for health care and
services from different providers Requirements:Vaccination
Policy:In accordance with VOAMASS' duty to provide and maintain a
safe workplace, we have adopted a mandatory vaccination policy to
safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our
clients, partners, visitors, and the community at large from
COVID-19. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is
based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
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Keywords: VOA, Quincy , Part Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Quincy, Massachusetts
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