Nurse Practitioner (Medical) - Recovery from Addictions Program

The Muse - Taunton, MA

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (Medical) - Recovery from Addictions Program

Position: Nurse Practitioner at the Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP)

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Work Type:

Location

Address:

City: Taunton

State: MA

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments/reviews.
Order psychopharmacological interventions to assist in client care and treatment.
Perform client history and physical exams, diagnostic evaluations, and clinical risk assessments.
Provide ongoing psychopharmacological treatment to clients.
Conduct collateral consultations with community providers, including methadone clinics and specialty medical services.
Consult and educate court systems, community providers, and agencies regarding treatment commitments.
Establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external contacts by holding regular meetings and training sessions.
Complete required data collection forms and maintain accurate statistics on work products and clinical assessments.
Stay informed on developments, trends, policies, and procedures in substance use treatment and mental health systems.
Maintain continuing education for current licensure and board certification.
Participate in policy development discussions, committees, and workgroups.
Provide clinical consultation on problematic cases when requested.
Mentor and supervise mental health professional trainees as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Knowledge of principles and practices of practical nursing.
Ability to relate well with staff, patients, and individuals.
Experience with public or private community-based organizations for substance use rehabilitation.
Skills in conducting biopsychosocial assessments and prescribing mental health medications.
Thoroughness, independence, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Competence in maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.

Preferred Skills

Current knowledge of developments, trends, and policies in the substance use treatment and mental health systems.
Ability to work cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team.
Knowledge of methods in general medicine and care plan documentation.
Ability to recognize medical conditions and refer for appropriate care.
Bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Requirements

Experience: At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse.

Education: Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of required experience.

License & Certification:

Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Current and valid authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

COVID-19 Requirements: Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

Benefits

Outstanding suite of employee benefits that support employees and their loved ones.

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Facility Details

Name: The Muse

Description: The DMH operates a statewide Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) for individuals committed by the courts for substance use treatment.

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