Job Description
Are you an experienced, compassionate Psych NP who wants to work as part of a collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about helping clients recover from substance use disorder?
Do you want to work for the premiere SUD programs in New England?
Are you able to be onsite in North Andover, MA 4 days per week, and 1 day per week onsite in Wilmington, MA?
If you are passionate about SUD & mental health and want to be part of an innovative, growing organization... this is the job for you. APPLY NOW!!! We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team. In this role, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive SUD treatment services to our patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of SUD. You
will have a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, utilizing the most up to date,
evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Must have experience administering injectables such as suboxone and vivitrol
Responsibilities: 1. Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to identify SUD & mental health disorders and conditions.
2. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans for patients,
considering both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
3. Prescribe and manage medications, monitoring their efficacy and side effects and
making adjustments as necessary. Must have experience administering vivitrol and suboxone.
4. Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families to help them understand the
nature of their conditions and the treatment options available.
5. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, including
psychologists, social workers, and counselors, to ensure the highest level of care for
patients.
6. Keep detailed, accurate, and timely patient records, including diagnoses, treatments,
and progress.
7. Stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices in psychiatric nursing.
8. Adhere to ethical guidelines, professional standards, and relevant laws in the provision
of psychiatric care.
Qualifications: 1. Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
2. Current board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(PMHNP-BC).
3. Valid MA state license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
4. Experience in SUD practice preferred, but not required.
5. Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
8. Exceptional ethical judgment and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Competencies: Clinical Expertise: Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychiatric diagnostic criteria, with an ability to translate this knowledge into effective treatment plans.
Communication Proficiency: Clear, effective communication with clients, families, and colleagues to ensure shared understanding and collaboration.
Crisis Management: Ability to respond quickly and effectively in crisis situations, providing immediate intervention and care coordination.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, gender, and socioeconomic diversity in client care.
Ethical Practice: Adheres to high ethical standards, including client confidentiality, informed consent, and professional conduct.
Travel: Must be able to be in-person 4 days per week in North Andover, MA and 1 day per week in Wilmington, MA
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, 1 day per week,