What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY HEALTH PSYCH NP - 001 - FITCHBURG, MA position at Opportunity Healthcare?
Two years ago, Community Health Connections had 300 employees and now employs over 500. Growth has come from opening both multi-specialty locations and Urgent Care Centers.
Founded on February 25, 2002, we have 22 years of experience as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving low income, underinsured, uninsured, publicly housed, and homeless populations in 35 cities and towns in North Central Massachusetts.
Need : Behavioral Health APP (Must have 2 years recent Behavioral Health Child / Adolescent prescribing experience)
Location : 326 Nicholas Rd. Fitchburg, MA
Hours : M - F; 8a - 5p
Patients / shift : 9.6
The productivity target for a child prescriber is 2100 sessions for 1 FTE (40 hours). It would be prorated based on the hours they end up working. 2100 visits would be for a year, not a shift. So, for a 40-hour employee that would equate to 48 visits / week, or on average 9.6 visits / day. Visits can range from 15 min to 1 hour depending on the reason for the visit. Also, we would book more than 9.6 visits / day to account for no-shows / cancellations. So, they would be booked for most of their day and that could be altered if they have a high show rate.
EMR : EPIC
Compensation : $140k - $170k potential sign on DOE
Relocation : Yes, up to $5k
Benefits : Yes, start day one, 3 weeks vacation, additional details attached to company record (2025 Benefits Summary)
Exempt : Reports to BH Director & Psychiatrist
Under the general direction of the Behavioral Health Director and Director of Psychiatry, coordinates the comprehensive health care needs of the specific child patient population and provides appropriate direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of specific conditions. Participates in educational and research activities of the department.
Major responsibilities :
- Collaborates with other providers to provide comprehensive integrated primary care to CHC Family Medicine patients.
- Assesses patient's physical and psychosocial health / illness status through history taking and physical examination.
- Diagnoses, manages, and appropriately refers patients with acute, episodic, or chronic illness according to department protocols.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests according to established guidelines.
- Facilitates and coordinates patient care referrals to specialists and outside agencies
- Develops and provides educational materials and / or programs to patients, families, and other health care professionals.
- May participate in clinical and / or nursing research.
- Actively participates in the departmental quality assurance program.
- Serves on appropriate department and / or hospital committees.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
- Performs other related duties as required and as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
Supervision Received : Psychiatrist
Accountable to and receives general direction from the Director of Mental Health for administrative aspects and the Director of Psychiatry for clinical aspects. Functions independently in accordance with CHC nurse practitioner protocols.
Supervision Exercised :
Hours : Full time 40 hours per week. This is an exempt position that requires days.
Environmental Working Conditions : Normal office environment of a busy Community Health Center Behavioral Health Department
Physical Requirements :
