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Location: Clinton, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Health – Clinton Hospital
Department: In-Patient Psychiatry
Schedule: Full-Time
UMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a focus in Psychiatry to provide care in our 20-bed geriatric and older adult inpatient psychiatric unit at Clinton Hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualified candidates may contact Krystal Vincent, Provider Recruiter
Facility: UMass Memorial Health – Clinton Hospital
Department: In-Patient Psychiatry
Schedule: Full-Time
UMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a focus in Psychiatry to provide care in our 20-bed geriatric and older adult inpatient psychiatric unit at Clinton Hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients, including history-taking, mental status exams, and diagnostic assessments.
- Diagnose a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, addiction-related disorders, and dementia.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, focusing on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Prescribe psychiatric medications and monitor patients for effectiveness, side effects, and any necessary adjustments.
- Participate in daily treatment team meetings, providing input on patient care and treatment progress.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Support patients and families with education on psychiatric conditions, medication regimens, and recovery strategies.
- Provide ongoing management of patients, ensuring continuity of care through discharge planning and follow-up.
- Ensure documentation of patient assessments, progress, and treatment plans is complete and accurate in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Stay current on best practices, treatment modalities, and advancements in psychiatric care.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and quality assurance processes to improve patient care and outcomes.
- He/She will also act as an expert witness for court cases involving civil commitments and guardianships
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Massachusetts.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is required.
- Two years of prior experience in psychiatric settings is preferred, including inpatient care, medication management, and crisis intervention.
- Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting, including with diverse patient populations.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in psychiatric care and mental health recovery.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off (vacation/CME) with 11 paid holidays
- Practice/CME allowance
- Pension plan with additional retirement options available
- Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment
- Concierge services for relocation
- Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program
Qualified candidates may contact Krystal Vincent, Provider Recruiter