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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Optum

Peabody, MA
11 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000

Job Description

Join Optum as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Beverly, MA, where you'll play a crucial role in providing compassionate mental health care. You'll treat a diverse patient population, utilizing evidence-based practices to deliver comprehensive care and support their mental wellness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate treatment plans
  • Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and monitor effectiveness
  • Maintain accurate electronic medical records and ensure compliance with regulations

Required Qualifications

  • Clear, active and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of practice
  • Board certified as PMHNP-BC or eligible for board certification
  • Active DEA registration
  • Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
  • Experience providing patient education regarding medication treatment adherence
  • Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques
  • Experience treating substance addiction and co-occurring disorders
  • Experience working with patients in different age groups, including older adults
  • Experience working with couples or family counseling
  • Experience with EHRs and professional communication tools

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth insurance and 401k matchingCME reimbursement and dedicated learning time