Pediatric Psych. Nurse Practitioner Position Available In Berkshire, Massachusetts

The Pediatric Psychiatric Provider will be consulted by the PCP torender an opinion and provide a brief consultation prior to returningcare back to the PCP. The pediatric Psychiatric Provider will conductthorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribemedication, and evaluate results. Our expectation is that this positionwill see new patient evaluations, and follow ups, that meet budgetedproductivity expectations. This role will support CHP’s mission,vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well asCHP’s policies and procedures.

• Pediactric Nurse PractitionerEssential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform physical exams andpatient observations using a biopsychosocial model.
• Makesrecommendations for ongoing psychosocial or medical treatment plans andmonitors and evaluates treatment results.
• Evaluates patients byinterviewing patient, family, and other persons; conducting mentalstatus examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history andrelated documents; and sending a request to the PCP if laboratory testsare needed and evaluating results.
• Maintains interdisciplinaryapproach through consulting and collaborating with primary carephysicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health careproviders.
• Maintains medical records by documenting symptoms,medications, and treatment events and completed notes and billing sameday as the visit.
• Detect changes in patients’ health and modifytreatment plans, as needed.
• Discusses progress towards goals with PCPsand patients.

• Competencies:

  To perform the job successfully, anindividual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• SubjectMatter Expert:

• Is a subject matter expert and keeps knowledge currentby attending required trainings and meetings.
• Knowledge of and respectfor HIPAA regulations.
• Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

• Business Acumen:

• Understands business implications of decisions;Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals.

Teamwork:

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Exhibitsobjectivity and openness to others’ views.
• Gives and welcomesfeedback.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Excellentcustomer service and interpersonal skills:
• Highest degree ofprofessionalism and ethics.
• Handles issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Upholds organizational values
• Responds to requests for service andassistance; Meets commitments.
• Takes initiative, follows through, andmanages different tasks with quick turn-around time.
• Works well underpressure, and with minimal supervision.

Organizational skills:

• FollowsCHP policies and procedures.
• Completes administrative tasks correctlyand on time.
• Excellent time-management skills.

Verbal and WrittenCommunication Skills:

• Prepares and presents statistical and otherreports oral or written as required.

• Essential Skills andQualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursingprogram.
• ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health NP orPsychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in Massachusetts
• Valid MA APRNstate license with independent prescriptive practice.
• Valid DEAcertificate and MCSR certificate.
• 2 years’ experience workingfull-time as a psychiatric NP in child psychiatry.
• Knowledge ofcomputer-based data management programs and information systems, as wellas medical records and point-of-interview technology.
• Excellent verbaland written communication skills.
• Knowledge of disease prevention aplus [To learn more and apply, please clickhere.

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