About Us
We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders.
We’re a total health community. At SSTARBIRTH, our mission is healing
the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level
of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental,
physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR
is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our
employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works with clinical team to assess
mental health treatment needs for women in residence. The PNP provides
psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and education. The
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner accesses community resources as
indicated. Reviews psychiatric literature and remains current on
medication updates.
This is a per diem role.
Benefits
- 403B
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
- Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities to earn CEU's
- Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life,
Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose mental health disorders, evaluate
psycho-pharmacological needs of residents in treatment and prescribe
appropriate medication.
- Monitor side effects of medications, compliance to treatment plan
regarding medication and provide psycho-educational information to clients.
- Consult with practicing psychiatrist on an as needed basis.
- Access community resources as indicated to address mental health
needs of clients in residence. Maintain collaborative relationship
with community providers and maintain continuity of care.
- Provide feedback to treatment team on client treatment needs and progress.
- Assess trauma treatment needs of women in residence and provide
trauma treatment services through individual and/or group sessions.
- Oversee program protocols and policies related to mental and
physical health issues.
- Provide nursing support to the daycare.
- Other duties as assigned.