Prescriber

Mental Health Association - Western MA • Chicopee, MA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Prescriber will be responsible for the provision of medication management services for adolescents and adults, who are enrolled in MHA's Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, BestLife. Responsibilities include provision of psychiatric evaluation and ongoing treatment of those referred. The Prescriber will participate in case review as indicated and case consultation as necessary, as well as participation in the program’s quality assurance program.

Requirements

• Registered/certified as a Nurse Practitioner preferred, Physician’s Assistant or APRN in the state of Massachusetts required
• DEA license in good standing
• Experience providing medical services in a substance use and/or behavioral health treatment setting or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred (not required)
• hybrid/remote work preferred, but fully remote available if requested

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to implement program related psychiatric and operational practices, policies and procedures.
• Ensuring the thorough completion of all required psychiatric evaluations and medication management plans.
• Providing guidance, support and consultation to clinical staff.
• Serve as a liaison to relevant service systems, state agencies and community partners as needed.
• Pursue activities to enhance personal professional growth.
• Promote and integrate agency mission, values, philosophy and principles.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned by the Medical Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed