Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner | Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Medford, MA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Medford, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team–based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities — all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts APRN license and Board Certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Active Federal DEA and Massachusetts MCSR Certificate required or in process.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience as a psychiatric nurse clinician, with previous experience and the ability to see both pediatric and adult patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

Hybrid position; Providing care both in-office and remotely from your home
Conduct clinical evaluations
Develop and implement care plans, which include prescribing and regularly evaluating and modifying as appropriate
Provide consultation to Primary Care Providers and other medical staff regarding behavioral health issues
Triage patients to the appropriate level of care