Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.

Clinical Program Integrated Behavioral Health Practitioner (PMHNP)

Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center - Worcester, MA - Full Time

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about health equity? Do you enjoy helping people?

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a Clinical Program Integrated Behavioral Health Practitioner based in Worcester. The Clinical Program Integrated Behavioral Health Practitioner works collaboratively with other team members to provide comprehensive services to patients that are engaged with the health center's specialized Programs (such as Office Based Addiction Treatment and Gender Affirming Care). This person will coordinate the care of patients together with internal and external providers. As part of the team-based approach to care, the Clinical Program Integrated Behavioral Health Practitioner is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health concerns of patients served by the Clinical Programs.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the diversity of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.
 

Essential Functions:

1. Provide psychiatric services and consultations to patients served by the Clinical Programs (Office Based Addiction Treatment Clinic, Gender Affirming Care Clinic, and Infectious Disease/HIV Clinic).

2. Provide direct primary and acute addiction care services to patients.

3. Provide gender affirming psychiatric care.

4. Perform comprehensive psychosocial/mental health evaluations and assessments.

5. Diagnose and treat mental health and/or substance use conditions with evidenced-based care including, but not limited to pharmacological agents and psychotherapy.

6. Design, implement, and revise treatment plan in collaboration with multidisciplinary care team, family, and other providers/agencies involved as need.

7. Serves as part of the Clinical Programs team to enhance patient experience and maintain program compliance with state regulations and mental health professional standards.

8. Provide consultation and training to clinical staff, residents, and students as a member of the Clinical Programs team.

9. Participate in the design and implementation of Clinical Programs treatment modalities.
 

Critical Demands of the Job:

· Provide safe, compassionate, and understanding care while maintaining a therapeutic relationship that supports patients in compliance with the needs of Clinical Programs.

· Provide a welcoming and safe space for patients from the LGBTQIA+ community.

· Provide integrated care for patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.

· Supports a work environment that is responsible and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and clients.

· Contributes and is an active part of a positive and professional team, supporting our Mission Statement.
 

Requirements:

· Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing or in Physician Assistant from an accredited program.

· ANCC Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

· Completion of Psychiatric rotation or fellowship (ARC-PA only)

· Licensure, or eligible, in Massachusetts as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.

· Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR)

· DEA Controlled Substances Registration – Schedule II-V

· Buprenorphine waiver or eligible with completed training

· Interest or experience in Office-Based Addiction Treatment

· Interest or experience Gender Affirming Care

. Panel is between 150-200 patients 

Benefits:

· Kennedy Community Health seeks to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

· Health benefits start on first day of employment. Company pays 80% of health insurance Premiums.

· Competitive time off packages

· 403b Retirement Plan

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Employee Assistant Program 100% paid for by employer

· Health benefits coverage for same-sex domestic partners, transgender health benefits

. Salary is between $120,000 - $130,000

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