Element Care PACE · 3 weeks ago
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Lowell, Massachusetts
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$126K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expElement Care PACE is dedicated to providing high quality behavioral health services to older adults. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will deliver comprehensive care, manage a caseload of clients, and develop treatment plans while ensuring adherence to the highest standards of care.
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Responsibilities
Performs comprehensive initial behavioral health evaluations for complex older adults in a variety of care settings including day center, the individual’s home, assisted living facilities, or skilled nursing facilities
Evaluates participants for acute changes in behavioral health status to mitigate risk of psychiatric hospitalization and provides close follow-up from psychiatric hospitalizations
Makes nursing home visits in accordance with the state nursing home requirements
Makes home visits to participants as needed
Follows up with participants routinely or urgently as clinical need arises
Develops clinically appropriate behavioral health treatment plans and follows up regularly on medication regimens
Implements gradual dose reductions (GDR) as needed and in line with regulatory practices
Monitors clients’ response to psychotropic medications and adjusts treatment plans as warranted
Documents evidence based and clinically appropriate treatment interventions with strong emphasis on management of psychopharmacology
Participates in behavioral health initiatives to enhance clinical practice, teamwork and program development
Covers for Behavioral Health colleagues when needed
Provides appropriate behavioral health teaching to participants, families, caregivers, & the Interdisciplinary Team
Adheres to the standards set forth in the Element Care NP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide
Completes appropriate, accurate, and timely documentation
Ensures that duties are accomplished in a fiscally responsible manner adhering to established budgetary constraints
Ensures that all interactions with participants are conducted in a manner that adheres to the highest standards of care for all Element Care clients
Ability to pass an N95 mask fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Candidate is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator
Frequent local travel
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Current Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts
Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and DEA Prescription Privileges
Current CPR Certification
At least five (5) years of experience working with a geriatric population required
Demonstrated ability to work within urban communities with strong emphasis on racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse, low income, and special needs populations
Ability to work well within a team concept and to be respectful of coworkers and colleagues
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with other team members
Ability to be able to quickly recognize situations/problems before they become acute, and to be able to implement effective solutions and understand consequences
Ability to pass an N95 mask fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Candidate is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator
Frequent local travel
Preferred
At least one (1) year of experience working with low income and diverse cultural groups preferred
Previous skilled nursing facility experience preferred
COVID vaccinated preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Supplemental benefits
Company
Element Care PACE
We all want the best care for our loved ones, but getting that care can be frustrating to piece together on your own.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Douglas Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
Calay Ip
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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