Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Our Mission Steppingstone Incorporated’s mission is to strengthen quality of life among individuals and families of our community through providing comprehensive client-center programs and services that enhance well-being and promote independence. Our Vision Steppingstone’s vision is to excel in empowering individuals and families to reach their highest potential in mind, body and spirit; achieved through staff development, financial feasibility, developing and expansion of target populations, and community collaboration. About the Role The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works as an integral part of the Clinical Team. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will perform, but is not limited to, the following duties : evaluates physiological, neurological and psychopharmacological status of consumers, assessing the need for, prescribing and monitoring of medications. This position may require a flexible schedule including 1st and 2nd shifts and Saturdays. The agency has the right to change shifts based on the needs of the organization. We are seeking bilingual candidates who can help meet the diverse needs of our consumers. If you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply and join our inclusive team! Responsibilities Evaluate physiological, neurological, and psychopharmacological status of consumers. Assess the need for medications, prescribe and monitor for consumers suffering from mental health, substance abuse disorders and co-occurring diagnoses. Provide a wide range of primary, acute, and specialty services. Record and examine the medical history, diagnoses, and symptoms of consumers. Participate in psychiatric formulations. Provide direct psychotherapy when indicated. Educate consumers on preventive care and prescribed medications. Provide case consultations when indicated. Participate in utilization review or quality-assurance activity of all records. Maintain timely, accurate, and complete case notes for consumer records. Maintain an ongoing awareness of consumer's mental status, adding additional services to maintain a therapeutic level of care as needs change. Ability to climb three flights of stairs to deal with emergencies. Ability to respond to emergency situations by placing calls to Fire, Rescue, Police, and Medical, etc. Qualifications Advanced practice degree from an accredited college or university. Required current prescriptive authority and DEA number in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse / Advanced Practicing Nurse in Massachusetts. Three years' experience in community health settings providing direct services. Required Skills Meet continuing education requirements to satisfy regulatory, accreditation, and agency requirements and ensure continued professional growth and knowledge of current trends. Good working knowledge of computers, electronic health records and data collection. Requires valid driver's license due to business-related travel. Benefits Competitive salary. Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental. Opportunities for professional development and growth. A workplace culture that prioritizes mental health, collaboration, and innovation. Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Disclosure – Steppingstone, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presence of handicaps or disabilities, or any other basis protected by state or federal law. In addition, this policy of equal opportunities applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants that require accommodation on the job application process, please contact 508-567-4427 extension 16103