**Overview** ***Salary:$150,000*** The Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide direct service to patients of Advocates’ Behavioral Health (BH) Division and consult with other staff on the design of treatment plans, clinical problems, and related issues. Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff. Covering the following areas:Worcester and Whitinsville **Are you ready to make a difference** **?** **Minimum Education Required** Master's Degree **Responsibilities** + Provide medical and psychiatric service and consultation to patients of Advocates’ Behavioral Health (BH) Division. + Provide teaching and consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in the Quality Improvement process. + Uphold and demonstrate adherence to existing policies and procedures concerning provided care and record documentation. + Maintain open, collaborative and collegial relationships with other team members. + Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings. + Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications required by Advocates. + Maintain valid CNS/NP certifications. + Remain alert at all times throughout the scheduled shift. + Follow agency and appropriate licensing policies regarding professional ethics and confidentiality. + Attend and actively participate in supervision, teaming and clinical rounds with medical team. + Ensure that clients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy. Adhere to all Advocates Way principles. **Qualifications** + NP or CNS received from an accredited school. Current state of MA registration in nursing and current, valid and unrestricted DEA certificate. Absence of Medicare/Medicaid sanctions, and satisfactory report from the National Practitioner Data Bank. + Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus! + Basic computer knowledge. + High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere. + Excellent written and verbal communication. + Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations. + Commitment to Advocates values and mission. + High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere. + Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment. + Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle. _Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience._ Apply Now! (https://careers-advocatesinc.icims.com/jobs/10776/nurse-practitioner/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336180790) Broadcast via Social Network **Connect With Us!** **Job Locations** _US-MA-Framingham_ **Minimum Education Required** _Master's Degree_ **Job ID** _2024-10776_ **Organization** _Advocates_ **Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Number of Hours Per Week** _40_ **Business Unit** _Behavioral Health_