Element Care·Methuen, Massachusetts
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive behavioral health services to older adults in various settings including homes and nursing facilities. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, managing psychotropic medications, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Great Life work Balance position with excellent benefits!
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive and high quality behavioral health services to the complex and diverse older adults, including those who may reside in assisted living facilities & skilled nursing facilities. Incumbent delivers behavioral health care & manages a caseload of clients referred by the individual’s PCP. This is a full-time position, Monday- Friday 8-4 position: no nights, weekends or holidays! This position covers Lynn and Brighton sites.
Qualifications: & Skills:
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Current Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts.
Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and DEA Prescription Privileges, current CPR Certification.
At least five (5) years of experience working with a geriatric population required.
At least one (1) year of experience working with low income and diverse cultural groups preferred.
Previous skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
Obtains and maintains appropriate contracted facility credentials and privileges.
Demonstrated ability to work within urban communities with strong emphasis on racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse, low income, and special needs populations.
Ability to work well within a team concept and to be respectful of coworkers and colleagues.
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with other team members.
Ability to be able to quickly recognize situations/problems before they become acute, and to be able to implement effective solutions and understand consequences.
COVID vaccinated preferred.
Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
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Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing and current board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. A minimum of five years of experience working with geriatric populations is required, along with active Massachusetts licensure.
Market context
Psychiatric Mental Health NP positions in Massachusetts are often competitive because employers look for advanced psychiatric training, Massachusetts licensure, board certification, and experience with older adults and diverse cultural groups. This role’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description on this platform, helping you review fit faster without extra research. If you are considering applying, confirm your geriatric experience and licensure details before submitting.