Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP)
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Job description
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP)
Location: South Boston, MA,
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Schedule: Flexible weekday schedule, based on position requirements
Setting: Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and similar healthcare settings
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) to provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing mental health care to patients in South Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas.
The ideal candidate will have experience providing psychiatric care in long-term care, skilled nursing facilities, or similar healthcare settings. Candidates should be comfortable evaluating patients with mental health conditions, managing psychiatric medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patients' mental and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive mental health assessments.
Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as appropriate.
Monitor patients' responses to treatment and adjust medications when necessary.
Provide ongoing psychiatric follow-up and medication management.
Requirements
Active Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
Previous experience providing psychiatric care as a Nurse Practitioner.
Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management.
Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and patient care skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.
Preferred Experience
Experience in long-term care settings.
Experience in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) or nursing homes.
Experience treating geriatric patients and managing behavioral health needs.
Experience providing psychiatric services in assisted living or similar residential healthcare settings.
Familiarity with psychiatric medication management for medically complex patients.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, as applicable.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off (PTO), as applicable.
Life insurance, as applicable.
Malpractice coverage, as applicable.
Flexible scheduling based on position requirements.