Description :
The Opportunity : Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Type : Full-time, Hybrid
Salary : $120,000- $165,000 / year
Who We Are || VOAMASS gives members of the community who need help the most the services, support, and tools they need to create a fresh start. At VOAMASS, our dedicated integrated care teams are committed to serving the whole person.
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 hybrid with 2 days working in our office and 3 days working remote.
This role is about making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Youll bring the following qualifications :
- Nursing Certification as an ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts with 2+ years of experience
- A Masters Degree in Nursing & a current license as a nurse practitioner in the state of Massachusetts.
- A valid DEA registration with Schedule III authority
- Must have experience in treating individuals who are receiving treatment for mental health, substance use, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring disorders.
Key Responsibilities :
Provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to individuals with mental health, substance use, dual diagnosis, and co-occurring disorders.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.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.Provide psychopharmacology and addiction medicine services with a no four walls approach, when the need for stability is indicated.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.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.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 1960s to leading today in the field of mental health programming, VOAMASS can be counted on to tackle our greatest challenges.
For full-time employees, including our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes :
Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 85% of medical deductible and certain co-pays paid by employerMultiple opportunities to use pre-tax dollars to save for expenses such as health care (flexible spending account), child care, transit, and parking403(b) retirement plan with employer match24 / 7 nurse hotline for urgent health questionsEmployee assistance program to provide help with family concerns, stress management, legal issues, and moreEmployer-paid long-term disability and life insurancePet insuranceTuition remission programsLoan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program)Generous vacation benefits, starting at three weeks and moving to four weeks after three years of employment14 paid holidays, higher than industry averageFitness / wellness reimbursement to cover expenses such as gym membershipEmployee discount program on hundreds of items such as computers, cell phone plans and accessories, furniture, hotels, vacation home rentals, etc.Cash bonus, with no annual cap, for referring other qualified candidates for employmentVOAMASS 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.
Requirements :
Compensation details : 120000-160000 Yearly Salary
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