Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (children, adolescents and young adults)

$120,000 - $160,000/Yr

The PANS Center - Weymouth, MA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Weymouth, MA

About the position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at The PANS Center is responsible for diagnosing and treating neuropsychiatric neuroimmune disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults. This role involves a combination of traditional psychiatric knowledge and emerging insights into neuroinflammation and psychiatric illnesses. The position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and support to patients and their families, ensuring effective treatment plans are implemented and followed.

Responsibilities

• Perform trauma-informed psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with neuroimmune neuropsychiatric conditions.
• Support caregivers in implementing the patient's treatment plan alongside therapists.
• Complete EMR and patient documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely scheduling, prior authorizations, prescription refills, and processing of laboratory test results.
• Share emergency call coverage with colleagues.
• Participate in staff meetings and educational offerings regarding neuroimmune neuropsychiatric illnesses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to establish best practices in diagnosis and treatment.
• Train other clinicians in neuroimmune neuropsychiatric disorders.
• Engage in community education and research related to neuroimmune neuropsychiatric disorders.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and respect patient rights.

Requirements

• Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts APRN license.
• ANCC board certified for PMHNP-BC or PMHCNS-BC.
• Current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substances Certifications.
• Experience with both children and adolescents is preferred; experience with young adults is desired.
• Desire to learn about and treat neuroimmune neuropsychiatric illnesses.
• Ability to integrate psychopharmacology with therapy in patient treatment.

Nice-to-haves

• Functional medicine background or interest.
• Open heart, patience, and a generous soul to extend to patients and caregivers.
• Value teamwork and possess excellent communication skills.
• Cooperative, flexible, resilient, proactive, and communicative.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance