Nurse Practitioner (Child Psych) in Massachusetts

Nurse Practitioner, Child PsychLooking for a NP job? My name is Leah and I'm a healthcare recruiter, I'm here to help!I have a new Nurse Practitioner, Child Psych position available near Boston, Massachusetts!Details- Full-time and permanent- Opportunities for growth- Full, comprehensive benefits package (PTO, health insurance, life insurance, 401k, etc)Job Duties- Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients and families according to established collaborative protocols and standards of care.- Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies, and equipment.- Performs psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment and provides preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and appropriate to patient needs.- Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.- Based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings, arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up.- Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record.- Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals.- Evaluates outcomes of patient care and makes necessary revisions in care plan.- Seeks and provides consultative services as required.- Through patient education and counseling, incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice.- Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served. - Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups.Requirements- NP Mass Licensure- Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription writing privileges- Current BLS and ACLS Certifications- Board certified in specialty- Psych experience with children 8+ years