Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a unique community-based psychiatry opportunity in Massachusetts. This role combines outpatient and community outreach care within a multidisciplinary PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) team serving high-acuity psychiatric patients.
Assignment Details4 5 days per week24 hours total per weekCommunity and office-based outpatient practiceWould prefer local candidatesMileage reimbursement provided for community outreachCoverage AreaWorcester Catchment AreaAuburn AreaPractice SettingPACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment)Supports high-acuity individuals living in the community with diagnosed psychotic disordersPatient population may be any ageFull spectrum of treatment and support needs depending on acuity, medication management, and treatment phasePatient VolumeTotal census: Approximately 80 clientsWeekly encounters vary based on acuity and level of careSome weeks may involve 25 patientsOther weeks may involve 10 or fewer patientsTeam StructureReports to Medical DirectorWorks within a multidisciplinary PACT teamCommunity-based collaborative care modelEMRCarelogicRequirementsPsychiatric NP or PAActive Massachusetts License RequiredDEA RequiredCSR RequiredAdditional InformationCommunity outreach is a core component of the roleHighest-acuity psychiatric populationCombination of office-based and field-based patient care