Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Harm Reduction Clinic
Full Time
Brockton, MA 02301
Posted
Job description
BROCKTON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER
Harm Reduction Clinic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Supervisor: Substance Use Services Program Manager; CMO
Harm Reduction Clinic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Supervisor: Substance Use Services Program Manager; CMO
The Harm Reduction Clinic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (HRC PMHNP) provides medical care and treatment to patients of Brockton Neighborhood Health Center’s Harm Reduction Clinic, an office-based addiction treatment (OBAT) program. The HRC PMHNP will diagnose and manage substance use disorders and comorbid mental health and/or psychiatric conditions in a low-barrier, harm reduction-focused outpatient treatment program. The HRC PMHNP will serve as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team that provides substance use treatment a large, federally qualified health center in downtown Brockton. They are champions of collaborative, patient-centered care that is inclusive of harm reduction strategies and medications for addiction treatment (MAT).
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care for substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders, both in-person and via telemedicine, that is inclusive of a harm reduction framework
- Works collaboratively as a part of a multidisciplinary team including nurse care managers, behavioral health clinicians, recovery coaches, and other support staff
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention and advocacy to all patients taking into account their unique cultural backgrounds. Psychoeducation around issues such as high-risk behavior, mental health, substance use, and domestic violence is also a major component of job duties
- Evaluates patients by collecting a comprehensive psychiatric assessment of each client, which includes mental status, current functioning, medication history, treatment history,
- Initiates medication for addiction treatment (MAT) including medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone, acamprosate, as well as psychotropic drug therapies for patients served in the Harm Reduction Clinic
- Maintains a practice that is culturally and linguistically sensitive, using interpreters and other assistance as appropriate
- Refers patients, as appropriate, to specialists and other practitioners and facilities
- Provides intervention and referral for patients experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation
- Completes all clinical documentation in a thorough and timely manner
- Orders and interprets screening and diagnostic tests
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with all patients and coworkers in a timely and appropriate manner
- Engages in regular supervision with a psychiatrist in accordance with PMHNP licensing requirements
- Maintains productivity as outlined in contracted agreement
- Maintains patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2
- Provides technical assistance and training for other members of the care team regarding psychotropic medications, substance use disorder, and mental illness
- Maintains clinical competence through ongoing medical education and training
- Attends all required and pertinent meetings
- Participates as an integral part of an interdisciplinary addiction care team including high-risk case review, team meetings, and protocol and procedure development
Qualifications:
Required Certifications and Licenses:
- Current Licensed Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner in good standing
- Board certified in Adult Mental Health/Nurse Practitioner
- Current DEA Registration with DATA Waiver to prescribe buprenorphine, preferably up to 100 patients
- Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN or CARN-AP) strongly preferred
- BLS Certification
- Bilingual preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a busy community health center in a downtown business district. Long hours are sometimes required. Some in-state travel required. May require occasional night or weekend work. May also require work on mobile medical unit for substance use disorder care in the city of Brockton.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical demands requiring lifting of small pieces of equipment, boxes, and/or patients not to exceed forty (40) pounds. Mostly standing and walking required. Visual acuity sufficient for frequent reading. Hearing acuity sufficient for holding conversation with or without audio devices.
BNHC is committed to providing a safe and heathy environment for patients and staff. As a condition of employment, employees, to include new hires, are required to be fully vaccinated to include the most recent COVID 19 booster and annual flu vaccines, with the exception of those who have documented medical or religious exemptions, that must be approved by BNHC according to its protocols. Additional vaccines may be required based on the recommendation of the CDC. New hires who are not yet vaccinated for flu or COVID can arrange to be vaccinated on site.
At Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, we are dedicated to providing high quality health care that is delivered by Committed, Competent, Compassionate staff who respects the dignity, privacy, and equality of each patient and colleagues. Our team believes that Teamwork, Diversity, Respect, Customer service and Collaboration are essential for everyone to be successful in their role.
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