Psychiatric Nurse Practioner (Part-Time, Flexible Hours!)
- Employer
- Walker, Inc
- Location
- Needham, MA, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Support Staff, School Nurse
- Job Type
- Part-Time
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Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs, located in Needham, Ma. is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Under the direction of the Medical Director, the NP will provide medication management and consultation to Outpatient Clinic clients and families, consult with families and multidisciplinary team around clinical assessment and diagnostic issues, participate in case reviews and case consultation as needed, be part of multi-disciplinary team of Walker Community Counseling, provide in-service training as needed, and act as liaison to community prescribers involved in the care of WCC clients. Successful candidates will have a Master's degree from an accredited Nursing School and be a Board Certified Psychiatric nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts.
Education & Experience:
Essential functions:
1. Provide diagnostic services diagnostic assessments according to the ICD-10, to determine level of care.
2. Prescribe psychotropic medication and conduct regular assessments of the therapeutic responses and side effects of medication to clients.
3. Be part of WCC multidisciplinary team to review current cases and make treatment recommendations.
4. Provide consultation to clinicians as needed.
5. Respond to emergencies as needed.
6. Attend group supervision and staff meetings as needed.
7. Complete all necessary clinical documentation for clients including, but not limited to, psychiatric assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
8. Complete risk assessment and mental status on all clients at intake and throughout treatment.
9. Maintain adherence to outpatient contracts.
10. Consult with collaterals and other providers for continuity of care.
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.
Supervision to be received: This position reports directly to the Clinic Director and is supervised by a Board Certified Psychiatrist.
Education & Experience:
- Master's degree from an accredited Nursing School. Board Certified Psychiatric nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts.
- Experience prescribing to children and adults in a community mental health setting.
- Experience in therapeutic treatment with children, adolescents and adults.
- Proficiency in use of computer systems for clinical information management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to produce written reports in a timely manner.
Essential functions:
1. Provide diagnostic services diagnostic assessments according to the ICD-10, to determine level of care.
2. Prescribe psychotropic medication and conduct regular assessments of the therapeutic responses and side effects of medication to clients.
3. Be part of WCC multidisciplinary team to review current cases and make treatment recommendations.
4. Provide consultation to clinicians as needed.
5. Respond to emergencies as needed.
6. Attend group supervision and staff meetings as needed.
7. Complete all necessary clinical documentation for clients including, but not limited to, psychiatric assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
8. Complete risk assessment and mental status on all clients at intake and throughout treatment.
9. Maintain adherence to outpatient contracts.
10. Consult with collaterals and other providers for continuity of care.
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.
Supervision to be received: This position reports directly to the Clinic Director and is supervised by a Board Certified Psychiatrist.
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