Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Optum · Medford, MA
About this job
Family Counseling Associates of Massachusetts, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Medford, MA. As a valued member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you will play an integral role in our vision to make healthcare better for everyone by treating a diverse patient population and delivering comprehensive mental health care.
In this role, you will be supported by our robust clinical and business operations infrastructure—including credentialing and contracting support—allowing you to focus entirely on patient care. A sign-on bonus is offered for external candidates.
Primary responsibilities for this position include:
- Utilizing evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans
- Delivering individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient’s needs
- Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines, while monitoring medication efficacy and side effects
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
Required qualifications for applicants:
- Clear, active, and unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in the state of practice
- Board certified as a PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or eligible for board certification
- Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
- 2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
We are committed to your well-being and professional growth, offering a compensation range of $104,500 to $156,000, eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses, flexible work models, paid time off, comprehensive health and well-being benefits, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities including CME reimbursement. Join us in revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery and improving the lives of our patients.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
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