Locum APP Psych need in Pittsfield, MA
Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Location Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/18/24
Locum NP/PA Psych need in Pittsfield, MA

MUST be Board Certified - Psych Exp Needed - MA License - BLS - Covid Vaccine Required

Credentialing timeframe: 6 weeks

Dates of Coverage: 10/1/23 - 7/31/2024

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30-5 - NO CALL - NO WEEKENDS

Practice setting: outpatient community mental health

Average number of patients per day: 1 hour for psychiatric evaluations, 20-30 minutes for follow-ups

EMR: Ehana

APP will be working autonomously - M.D. will also provide supervision and support as needed

Experience in psychiatry is required.

Experience in community mental health is preferred but not required.

Adult patients primarily, it is preferred but not required that the provider have experience with children/adolescents.

Additional Info: Perform psychiatry evaluations in an outpatient setting and determine diagnoses, prescribe appropriate medication, create and follow treatment plans, and perform ongoing treatment in the community. Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide mental health services to residents in Berkshire County MA. Work closely with a community CBHC team. Work with a team of medical assistants, RN's and other support staff.