Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Company: Lowell Community Health Center
Location: Lowell
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Lowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC) is a diverse,
community-based health care organization. Our programs have been
recognized as national models and LCHC was named one of the top
five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural
competency. With a career at Lowell Community Health Center, you
will be joining a dynamic team of passionate and talented
people.SUMMARY:The NP - BHS is responsible for providing
psychiatric evaluations, and psychopharmacological evaluations and
treatment to clients in Behavioral Health. To perform other duties
as assigned. Completion of all required documentation, including
notes, to be completed per Health Center standards. Meet
productivity/direct care expectations, and be explicit with what
those expectations are for a full time staff. Participate in
supervision.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To evaluate the
physiological, neurological, and psychopharmacological status of
the program's clients.To prescribe and monitor psychotropic
medication.To participate in the development of diagnostic
formulations and treatment plans, as well as attendance and
participation in weekly multidisciplinary treatment team
meetings.To provide direct counseling therapy, when indicated.To
participate in utilization review, peer review and quality
management programs.To coordinate and foster collaborations with
community agencies and hospitals in the care, treatment and
services of patients.To provide supervision and consultation to
other disciplines as assigned.To work closely with other BHS
clinicians and primary care for an integrated care
approach.Provides in-service education to staff as requested.Meet
productivity/direct care expectations; pro-rated as per full time
equivalent status.Participate in Supervision.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES:Demonstrated understanding of clinical and administration
policy and procedures.Ability to work with integrated medical,
clinical and support staff on behalf of clients.Demonstrated
understanding of medical and clinical practices and
procedures.Demonstrated understanding of the agency's role in the
community and the ability to appropriately represent the agency.The
ability to effectively organize time and responsibilities.The
ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing.Demonstrated understanding of sound ethical practice in
conjunction with the established and defined ethics of one's
training and discipline.QUALIFICATIONS:Licensed Nurse
Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist with three years
experience.Certified by ANCC as an Adult and/or Adolescent/Child
Psychiatric Clinic Nurse Specialist.Current valid and unrestricted
DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registrations.Physical
Requirements:Frequent standing and walking for up to 80% of the
work day or shift.Some lifting, pushing or pulling required up to
30 pounds.Ability to see and distinguish color.Ability to perform
CPR (chest compressions).WORK ENVIRONMENT:Frequent contact with
patients, families, visitors, nurses and other department staff.
Occasional stress and pressure caused by multiple simultaneous
demands. May be exposed to various infectious diseases. Universal
precautions and techniques are included in orientation and the
availability of protective wear is supported and encouraged when
the employee is at risk for exposure.We're an equal opportunity
employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without
attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.#PROby
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