Aprn

Behavioral Health Network•Springfield, MA

About The Position

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) to provide outpatient and emergency behavioral health services. Reporting to the Supervising Psychiatrist, the clinician will evaluate and treat children and/or adults, conduct crisis assessments, coordinate with families and care teams, and provide psychiatric consultation to other BHN programs as needed. The position is typically Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; a four-day, 10-hour schedule may be possible. The APRN provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develops clinical formulations and recommendations, evaluates patients for psychopharmacologic treatment, and prescribes medication in accordance with current standards of care. The role also includes risk and crisis assessment, treatment planning and care coordination, consultation with clinical staff and other programs, timely clinical documentation and billing, and discussion or escalation of complex and urgent cases with the Supervising Psychiatrist. BHN describes itself as a statewide behavioral health provider founded in 1938 and a Certified Great Place to Work. Its stated values are Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in mental health nursing from an accredited college or university recognized by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Current, valid, unrestricted license to practice at the highest level of independent nursing practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current certification and evidence of prescribing authorization from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate.
Current ANCC certification with APRN-BC designation in an applicable adult, family, or child and adolescent psychiatric-mental health nursing specialty.
Sound clinical judgment and the willingness and ability to treat challenging and diverse child and/or adult populations.
Excellent verbal and written communication, consultation, collaboration, interpersonal, and crisis-response skills.
Proficiency with clinical and agency technology, strong organization and reliability, teamwork, and commitment to ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including clinical formulations and recommendations grounded in sound clinical principles and judgment.
Evaluate individuals for psychopharmacologic treatment and prescribe medications in accordance with current standards of care.
Conduct comprehensive risk and crisis evaluations and take appropriate action to protect individuals and others.
Engage appropriate family members, residential providers, and collateral contacts in treatment planning and care coordination.
Provide collateral consultation to clinical staff and psychiatric consultation to other BHN programs as needed.
Complete timely, high-quality clinical documentation and bill for services in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Discuss clinical questions and complex cases with the Supervising Psychiatrist and promptly escalate urgent matters.
Provide high-quality care to challenging and diverse populations while demonstrating teamwork, ongoing learning, technology proficiency, and continuous improvement.