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South Middlesex Opportunity Council Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse / P A in Framingham, Massachusetts
SUMMARY
Responsible for coordinating the range of clinical nursing services provided within assigned clinic. Will provide services primarily to Spanish speaking clients. Works in coordination with the psychiatric Medical Director and provides psychopharmacological and related clinical intervention to clients through use of a range of treatment modalities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct psychopharmacology, clinical consultation, and on-call services within the outpatient clinic.
Provides psychoeducation in the areas of medication management as it relates to daily living and relevant medical education.
Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team in treatment planning on behalf of clients.
Maintains appropriate levels of productivity and meets defined productivity standards.
Maintains appropriate clinical documentation and completes in a timely manner.
Interfaces with other community providers in the delivery of care to clients.
May be involved in relevant clinical program development.
May be involved in providing diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy intervention with clients.
Observance of universal precautions.
Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of the specialty.
Attend & participate in engagement team meetings as necessary, follow up with client service plans and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other specialty areas.
Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as SMOC policies & procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Masters in Psychiatric Nursing required.
Fluency in Spanish.
RN, with current state license.
Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician's Assistant.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
Directly reports to Medical Director and Division Director.
Direct reports of this position are none.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This is a hybrid office and remote position. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse / Physician’s Assistant will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace
8 - 16 hours per week