Description
Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Join a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. What's truly unique to us is our broad spectrum of support services that extend beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve children's well-being. The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area.
Our healthcare embraces its role as a nonprofit health care provider and community partner. We are a leader in the communities we serve by providing high quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education and family support services. Our outreach provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance as well as information so people can learn how to take better care of themselves and their families.
Salary Range: $104,500 - $120,000 / year
The Pediatric Psychiatric Provider will be consulted by the PCP to render an opinion and provide a brief consultation prior to returning care back to the PCP. The pediatric Psychiatric Provider will conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate results. Our expectation is that this position will see new patient evaluations, and follow ups, that meet budgeted productivity expectations. This role will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP’s policies and procedures.
Position Requirements
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform physical exams and patient observations using a biopsychosocial model.
Makes recommendations for ongoing psychosocial or medical treatment plans and monitors and evaluates treatment results.
Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other persons; conducting mental status examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; and sending a request to the PCP if laboratory tests are needed and evaluating results.
Maintains interdisciplinary approach through consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
Maintains medical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and completed notes and billing same day as the visit.
Detect changes in patients' health and modify treatment plans, as needed.
Discusses progress towards goals with PCPs and patients.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health NP or Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in Massachusetts
Valid MA APRN state license with independent prescriptive practice.
Valid DEA certificate and MCSR certificate.
2 years’ experience working full-time as a psychiatric NP in child psychiatry.
Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of disease prevention a plus
In addition to competitive salaries, we offers the following benefits:
Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plans
Medical and Dependent Flexible
Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off Program (Vacation,
Personal, Sick Pay)
Paid Holidays
Extraordinary Events Bank
403(b) Plan
Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Work Arrangements
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