Job Details
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Health Care
RESPONSIBILITIES
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER: ADULT FOCUSED
FULL-TIME (40 hours) - Flexible hours Mondays-Fridays with rotating Saturday hours
Clinic Hours: Weekdays 7:00AM-7:00PM, Saturdays 8:00AM-4:30PM
Mental Health Matters!
New Bedford Community Health (NBCH) - a Non-Profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), dedicated to providing a variety of primary care and mental health services, to diverse groups of underserved patient populations in New Bedford, MA - has an amazing opportunity in our Adult Medicine department for a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
If you have a strong background in mental health evaluation and treatment, substance use disorders, medication management and treatment planning - we would love to hear from you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Practitioner will responsible for:
- Provides outpatient care to patients showing a change or decline in mental status, chronic or urgent medical conditions
- Works as an individual contributor to the patients' medical care team, with entitlements to specific clinical privileges approved by the Health Center's Chief Medical Officer and Board of Directors, to provide multidisciplinary patient care
- Completes patients' history and physical and risk factor assessments; orders therapeutic and diagnostic tests; and attends to consultations and appointments
- Prescribes medications following the Health Center's policy, formulary and relevant regulations of the State of Massachusetts
- Consults with other physicians on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of PMHNP
- Records all relevant patient data in the patients' electronic medical records and case presentations
- Formulates, executes and reviews healthcare education delivered to patients and families for diseases prevention
- Communicates effectively with other health care professionals to ensure comprehensive and effective delivery of patient care
- Consults with the Health Center's nursing and medical staff for improvement in their work performance, which enhances overall quality service delivery
Requirements, Education & Highlights- Masters of Science (MS) or Doctor of Nursing (DNP)
- Active DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration
- Certification/Licensure: Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (FNP-BC) or Board Certification in Psychiatric Nursing (PMHNP-BC) through American Academy of Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - strongly preferred
- Current BLS/CPR Certification
Other Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years independent practice experience is required
- Experience in community and public health
- Comfortable with supporting LGBTQ+ population as well as individuals with substance abuse disorders (OBAT)
- Commitment and interest in working with multi-cultural and impoverished populations
- Primary or Secondary language skills in: Portuguese or Spanish (preferred)
Opportunity Highlights:
- Flexible schedule - Mondays - Fridays and some Saturdays
- Retirement savings plan (403b) with match
- Medical benefits available upon hire*
- Malpractice Insurance - Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
- CME reimbursement allowance & hours
- Paid License, DEA and CSR renewals
- Tuition Assistance
- Generous Earned Time
- 12 paid holidays
- HRSA, Mass League and PSLF Loan Program eligibility
New Bedford Community Health values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. New Bedford Community Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anbased on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V