Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Opening in MassachusettsLocation : Methuen & Lowell, MA Nearby Cities : Lawrence 5 m, Haverhill 10 m, Nashua, NH 25 m, Boston 30 m Type : Full-Time, Permanent Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM (no nights, weekends, or holidays) Setting : Outpatient, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing Facilities Seeking a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive behavioral health services to complex and diverse older adults. The provider will manage a caseload of patients, often in collaboration with primary care physicians, and deliver services across assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home visits, and day centers. Role Responsibilities : Conduct comprehensive initial behavioral health evaluations in multiple care settings Assess patients for acute behavioral health changes, preventing hospitalizations when possible Provide close follow-up care post-psychiatric hospitalization Perform nursing home visits per state requirements Make home visits and follow-ups based on clinical need Develop individualized behavioral health treatment plans Prescribe and adjust psychotropic medications, including gradual dose reductions (GDRs) Monitor treatment response and adjust regimens as appropriate Document interventions with strong emphasis on psychopharmacology management Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and caregivers Provide teaching and behavioral health education Participate in program development and quality initiatives Cover for behavioral health colleagues as needed Complete accurate and timely documentation in line with clinical standards Maintain fiscal responsibility and adhere to organizational guidelines Participate in local travel between facilities Candidate Requirements : Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Board Certified PMHNP Active Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner license Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration and DEA Current CPR certification Minimum 5 years' experience with geriatric patients required Skilled nursing facility experience preferred Experience with low-income and culturally diverse populations preferred Ability to pass N95 mask fit test (no interfering facial hair) COVID vaccination required Compensation & Benefits : Competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Supplemental benefits About the Area : Methuen and Lowell are historic cities in northeastern Massachusetts, close to Boston and southern New Hampshire. The region offers a rich cultural scene, excellent schools, and convenient access to major highways. With proximity to Boston (30 m), residents enjoy the amenities of a large metro area while living in communities with a strong sense of character and history.