Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health
Seven Hills Foundation · Worcester, MA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$55–$60/hrFull-time
About the role
Seven Hills Foundation is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our DPH-licensed behavioral health clinic. In this role, you’ll deliver comprehensive psychiatric services—including assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and therapy—supporting children and adolescents with a wide range of mental health needs as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children, adolescents, and families.
- Diagnose mental health conditions using DSM-5 criteria.
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Medication Management
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications.
- Conduct follow-ups to assess effectiveness, side effects, and progress.
- Educate clients and families on medication use and adherence.
- Therapeutic Services
- Provide individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy.
- Utilize evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Support clients in building coping strategies and emotional regulation skills.
- Collaboration & Team-Based Care
- Work closely with clinicians, social workers, case managers, and other providers.
- Participate in treatment planning meetings and case consultations.
- Provide guidance to staff on psychiatric and medication-related concerns.
- Crisis Intervention & Support
- Conduct risk assessments and safety planning for high-risk clients.
- Provide psychiatric support during crisis situations.
- Collaborate with families to develop crisis management strategies.
- Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with DPH regulations, agency policies, and billing standards.
- Stay current with state and federal guidelines.
- Education & Leadership
- Provide training and consultation to staff on psychiatric topics and best practices.
- Support professional development within the clinical team.
- Engage in community outreach and represent the organization as needed.
Benefits
- For Full-time Employees
- Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
- Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% – 33% employer match based on tenure.
- Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, and limited employer contribution.
- Discounted Tuition: Partnerships with colleges and universities.
- Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework.
- Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3–5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills.
- Work-Life Balance:
- Generous accrued paid vacation: 3 weeks in your first year.
- Vacation cash-out option.
- 3 paid personal days.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Accrued paid sick time.
- For Part-time Employees
- Accrued Paid Sick Time
- Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% – 33% employer match (minimum of 20 hours worked per week).
- Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation and free debt counseling.
- Personal PTO: Minimum 20-hour regular part-time schedule (does not apply to per diem).
Pay
$55–$60/hour
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility to meet client needs.