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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Optum, Wilmington, Massachusetts, us, 01887

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Family Counseling Associates of Massachusetts, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Beverly, MA. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care.

Primary Responsibilities

Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans

Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs

Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes

Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Benefits We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses

Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it

Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources

Professional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

Required Qualifications

Clear, active and unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in the state of practice

Board certified as a PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or eligible for board certification

Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration

2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing patient education, specifically regarding medication treatment adherence and aftercare services

Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings

Experience treating substance addiction and co-occurring disorders

Experience working with patients in different age groups, including older adults

Experience working with couples or family counseling

Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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