What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Children & Adolescents position at Dana Behavioral Health?
Overview
We are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) experienced in treating children and adolescents to join our outpatient behavioral health practice. This role focuses on psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and collaboration with families, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for children and adolescents.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and provide medication management.
- Monitor treatment response, side effects, and patient progress.
- Collaborate with parents and caregivers as appropriate.
- Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, schools, and other professionals, with appropriate authorization.
- Assess safety concerns and arrange appropriate follow-up, referrals, or escalation.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation
- Support continuity of care through timely review of clinical messages and prescription requests.
Required Qualifications
- Active Massachusetts nurse practitioner license and authorization to practice in the psychiatric mental health specialty.
- Current PMHNP board certification covering children and adolescents.
- Experience independently conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing psychiatric medications for children and adolescents within authorized scope of practice.
- Appropriate DEA and Massachusetts controlled substance registrations for prescribing responsibilities.
- Strong communication, organizational, and clinical assessment skills.
- Commitment to compassionate, collaborative patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Outpatient child and adolescent psychiatry experience.
- Experience treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other childhood and adolescent mental health conditions.
- Telehealth experience.
To Apply
Please submit your resume or CV, availability, and the youngest patient age you are qualified and comfortable treating.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $68,900.00 - $108,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hanover, MA 02339
Salary : $68,900 - $108,000