Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm   Salary: $162,000 / year   The Behavioral Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a member of the Behavioral Health prescribing team, which includes Urgent and Routine Outpatient Services, Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI), and Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) for the Community Behavioral Health Center. The NP works within their training, scope of practice, and under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director and/or Supervising Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric care and monitor each client's clinical status in response to treatment, assist in leading a comprehensive medical team and in the clinical
supervision of staff in service delivery (including supporting disposition planning and determinations for MCI, attending team meetings to assess client status and progress across service components, coordinating treatment activities, and developing treatment solutions to problems staff are experiencing).   The NP also functions as a medical educator and consultant in collaboration with other clinicians regarding health promotion and maintenance, medication administration and acute and chronic medical/psychiatric crisis management for clients. The NP provides psychiatric
evaluations and medication management utilizing a team approach to children, adolescents and/or adults dealing with varying psychiatric issues and substance use challenges. When/if covering at the CCS, the NP, in conjunction with the Program Director and Nurse Manager, is responsible for the clinical and medical oversight of services and quality of care for clients receiving treatment at the CCS. Behavioral Health NPs participate in the provision of on-call support to clinical staff in the MCI program and as well to ensure that the needs of the clients staying at the CCS are met; they are critical in providing clinical oversight to the range of programming.   The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner also  In conjunction with, and under the direction of, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), CBHC Medical Director, and/or Supervising Psychiatrist, directs and supervises the work of the CCS medical teams including registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Meets with each client at the CCS to conduct an initial evaluation within one day of admission to the CCS, seven days per week; participates as a member of the client's multidisciplinary team during the course of the admission, including provision of psychiatric and pharmacological assessment and treatment, as trained/licensed and under the supervision of the Medical Director and/or Supervising Psychiatrist. Provides medication and medical services, monitors each client's clinical status in response to treatment and side effects, educates clients regarding psychotropic medications, and provides leadership in conjunction with the Program Directors, Clinical Supervisors/Directors, and other management staff within the CBHC/Outpatient Programs in the clinical supervision of staff in service delivery. Promotes use of evidence-based practices by medical staff and ensure medical services meet regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations standards. Conducts comprehensive assessments including mental health and substance use history, course of illness, response to treatment, mental status examination, and current DSM or ICD diagnoses. Provides on-site crisis assessment and management of clients during regular work hours, both on- site and over the phone, during other hours, including Urgent and Same-day access appointments. Assists in disposition determination for MCI as part of on-call rotation. Be available for on-call prescribing related and crisis coverage for clients as scheduled. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more) Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap! Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

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Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.