Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About This Role

This psychiatric nurse practitioner role involves providing high-quality medical care to patients undergoing treatment for substance use disorders. The position is ideal for a PMHNP with psychiatric experience who can manage detox protocols and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical exams, including admission assessments and seeing patients for acute medical issues
• Manage detox protocols, monitor for medical withdrawal complications, and order appropriate lab work and diagnostic tests
• Prescribe and manage medications related to withdrawal management and other medical conditions, in accordance with standing orders and protocols
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to address medical issues related to substance use treatment
• Document care using EMR systems in a timely, accurate manner
• Collaborate with behavioral health staff

Requirements

• Active licensure in Massachusetts as an PMHNP
• Minimum of 2 years of psychiatric experience
• Strong clinical decision-making, autonomy, and documentation skills

Nice to have:

• Experience in detox, addiction medicine, or inpatient medical care

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment focused on saving lives
• Supportive culture and team-based approach to patient care

Important Details

• Schedule: 20-hour week, 4 hours per day ideally, Monday - Friday - any 4 hours between 10am-3pm

Former Patient Statement

A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.

State Specific Responsibilities

• Follow organizational cybersecurity policies, including acceptable use, password management, and multi-factor authentication requirements
• Immediately report suspected security incidents, unauthorized access, or data breaches in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strict confidentiality of PHI and adhere to the principle of least privilege, accessing only the minimum necessary data required to perform job functions

About the Company

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) provides treatment for substance use disorders.