Director of Behavioral Health

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – NP/PA participates as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans that meet the objectives, standards, and policies of the PACE model of care. The APP collaborates with Medical Doctors at the site to provide comprehensive primary care to participants.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough and comprehensive physical examinations of participants on an annual and semi-annual basis.
• Evaluates participants in a variety of care settings (homes, ALFs, at the center, etc.) for episodic visits, acute illnesses, and follow-up from hospitalizations.
• Makes nursing home visits in accordance with state nursing home requirements and as clinically indicated.
• Makes home visits as needed acutely or in chronic situations when participants are homebound.
• Participates in the After Hours On-Call Coverage.
• Provides appropriate health care teaching to patients, their families, caregivers, and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Adheres to the standards set forth in the Element Care APP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide.
• Completes appropriate, accurate, and timely documentation, onsite and offsite.
• Ensures duties are accomplished in a fiscally responsible manner, adhering to established budgetary constraints.
• Ensures all interactions with clients are conducted in a manner that adheres to the highest standards of care for all Element Care clients.
• Ability to pass a fit test; position requires a mask where seal is critical. Incumbent must not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Frequent local travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts and DEA Prescription Privileges.
• Credentialed for the Element Care affiliate Long Term Care Facilities.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years working with a geriatric population.
• COVID vaccination preferred.

Skills

• Ability to convey information clearly and succinctly with all employees, ensuring relevant information is communicated appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to lead independently and work well with others.
• Ability to work within a team concept and be considerate of co-workers and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail, self-starter, and ability to complete tasks on time.
• Ability to quickly recognize situations/problems before they become acute and implement effective solutions while understanding consequences.

Schedule

Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.