Temporary Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Worcester County Jail
Advocates•West Boylston, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a 6-month temporary position for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Worcester County Jail and House of Corrections. The role involves providing direct psychiatric services to patients, consulting with staff on treatment plans and clinical issues, and participating in the quality improvement process. The position requires maintaining records in accordance with policies and procedures and practicing in line with the treatment philosophy of the Advocates Behavioral Health Division. The role involves working with high acuity patients and includes an on-call rotation every other month.
Requirements
- Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited nursing program.
- Valid Registered Nurse license in good standing issued by the Massachusetts (MA) Board of Registration in Nursing.
- MA Board of Registration in Nursing Authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification.
- Current, valid, and unrestricted DEA and MA Controlled Substance Registrations.
Nice To Haves
- Forensic experience preferred, but not required.
- Other board certifications may meet requirement if candidate can demonstrate significant relevant experience with psychiatric assessment and treatment.
- Preference for candidate who is eligible for or currently authorized to engage in independent prescriptive practice by meeting the requirements of MA 244 CMR 4.00.
Responsibilities
- Provides medical and psychiatric service and consultation to patients at the Worcester County Jail and House of Corrections
- Provides teaching and consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team of Advocates Behavioral Health Division.
- Actively participates in the Quality Improvement process of Advocates Behavioral Health Division.
- Maintains all records in accordance with the policies and procedures of Advocates Behavioral Health Division.
- Practice in general accordance with the treatment philosophy of Advocates Behavioral Health Division.
- Maintains open, collaborative and collegial relationships with other team members at Advocates Behavioral Health Division.
- Attends and actively participates in supervision and staff meetings.
Benefits
- Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
