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The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive and high quality behavioral health services to the complex and diverse older adults, including those who may reside in assisted living facilities & skilled nursing facilities. Incumbent delivers behavioral health care & manages a caseload of clients referred by the individuals PCP. This is a full-time position, Monday- Friday 8-4 position: no nights, weekends or holidays!
Performs comprehensive initial behavioral health evaluations for complex older adults in a variety of care settings including day center, the individuals home, assisted living facilities, or skilled nursing facilities.
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.
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.
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.
Ensures that all interactions with participants are conducted in a manner that adheres to the highest standards of care for all Element Care clients.
Frequent local travel.
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Current Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts.
Element Care is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
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Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and DEA Prescription Privileges, current CPR Certification.
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.
COVID vaccinated preferred.
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan
Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
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