Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry - Clinton, MA

UMass Memorial Health • Clinton, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a focus in Psychiatry to provide care in our 20-bed geriatric and older adult inpatient psychiatric unit at Clinton Hospital. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Massachusetts.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of prior experience in psychiatric settings is preferred, including inpatient care, medication management, and crisis intervention.
• Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting, including with diverse patient populations.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in psychiatric care and mental health recovery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients, including history-taking, mental status exams, and diagnostic assessments.
• Diagnose a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, addiction-related disorders, and dementia.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, focusing on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Prescribe psychiatric medications and monitor patients for effectiveness, side effects, and any necessary adjustments.
• Participate in daily treatment team meetings, providing input on patient care and treatment progress.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Support patients and families with education on psychiatric conditions, medication regimens, and recovery strategies.
• Provide ongoing management of patients, ensuring continuity of care through discharge planning and follow-up.
• Ensure documentation of patient assessments, progress, and treatment plans is complete and accurate in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Stay current on best practices, treatment modalities, and advancements in psychiatric care.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and quality assurance processes to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Act as an expert witness for court cases involving civil commitments and guardianships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (vacation/CME) with 11 paid holidays
• Practice/CME allowance
• Pension plan with additional retirement options available
• Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment
• Concierge services for relocation
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level