Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry - Clinton, MA

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Location: Clinton, MA Facility: UMass Memorial Health – Clinton HospitalDepartment: In-Patient Psychiatry Schedule: Full-Time 

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients, including history-taking, mental status exams, and diagnostic assessments.

• Diagnose a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, addiction-related disorders, and dementia.

• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, focusing on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.

• Prescribe psychiatric medications and monitor patients for effectiveness, side effects, and any necessary adjustments.

• Participate in daily treatment team meetings, providing input on patient care and treatment progress.

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

• Support patients and families with education on psychiatric conditions, medication regimens, and recovery strategies.

• Provide ongoing management of patients, ensuring continuity of care through discharge planning and follow-up.

• Ensure documentation of patient assessments, progress, and treatment plans is complete and accurate in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Stay current on best practices, treatment modalities, and advancements in psychiatric care.

• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and quality assurance processes to improve patient care and outcomes.

• He/She will also act as an expert witness for court cases involving civil commitments and guardianships

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Massachusetts.

• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is required.

• Two years of prior experience in psychiatric settings is preferred, including inpatient care, medication management, and crisis intervention.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting, including with diverse patient populations.

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in psychiatric care and mental health recovery.

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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