Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive initial behavioral health evaluations for complex older adults in a variety of care settings.
• Evaluates participants for acute changes in behavioral health status to mitigate risk of psychiatric hospitalization and provides close follow-up from psychiatric hospitalizations.
• Makes nursing home visits in accordance with the state nursing home requirements.
• Makes home visits to participants as needed.
• Follows up with participants routinely or urgently as clinical need arises.
• Develops clinically appropriate behavioral health treatment plans and follows up regularly on medication regimens.
• Implements gradual dose reductions (GDR) as needed and in line with regulatory practices.
• Makes sure clients’ response to psychotropic medications and adjusts treatment plans as warranted.
• Documents evidence based and clinically appropriate treatment interventions with strong emphasis on management of psychopharmacology.
• Participates in behavioral health initiatives to enhance clinical practice, teamwork and program development.
• Covers for Behavioral Health colleagues when needed.
• Provides appropriate behavioral health teaching to participants, families, caregivers, & the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Adheres to the standards set forth in the Element Care NP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide.
• Completes appropriate, accurate, and timely documentation.
• Ensures that duties are accomplished in a fiscally responsible manner adhering to established budgetary constraints.
• Ensures that all interactions with participants are conducted in a manner that adheres to the highest standards of care for all Element Care clients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Current Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts.
• Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and DEA Prescription Privileges, current CPR Certification.
• At least five (5) years of experience working with a geriatric population required.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with low income and diverse cultural groups preferred.
• Previous skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Obtains and maintains appropriate contracted facility credentials and privileges.
• Demonstrated ability to work within urban communities with strong emphasis on racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse, low income, and special needs populations.
• Ability to work well within a team concept and to be respectful of coworkers and colleagues.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with other team members.
• Ability to be able to quickly recognize situations/problems before they become acute, and to be able to implement effective solutions and understand consequences.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retailment plan
• Supplemental benefits

Compensation

130000-170000 Yearly Salary