Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (CNS/NP)

1w1 week ago

Advocates

Framingham, US · Full-time · $150,000 – $150,000

About this role

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers generous perks of employment with room for advancement. The Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (CNS/NP) provides direct service to patients of Advocates Behavioral Health Division. This role also involves consulting with staff on treatment plans, clinical problems, and related issues.

Daily responsibilities include delivering medical and psychiatric services to patients. The CNS/NP offers teaching and consultation to multidisciplinary team members. Active participation in the Quality Improvement process ensures high standards of care.

Maintain all records according to policies and procedures of Advocates Behavioral Health Division. Practice aligns with the treatment philosophy of the division. Foster open, collaborative, and collegial relationships with team members.

Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings. Advocates is committed to a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected. Join a culture that celebrates diversity across multiple dimensions.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited nursing program
Valid Registered Nurse license in good standing issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registrations
Preference for eligibility or current authorization for independent prescriptive practice per MA 244 CMR 4.00

Responsibilities

Provide medical and psychiatric service and consultation to patients of Advocates Behavioral Health Division
Provide teaching and consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team
Actively participate in the Quality Improvement process of Advocates Behavioral Health Division
Maintain all records in accordance with policies and procedures
Practice in general accordance with the treatment philosophy of Advocates Behavioral Health Division
Maintain open, collaborative, and collegial relationships with other team members
Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings