Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! Everywhere you turn, you can feel the immeasurable level of enthusiasm here at NeighborHealth! We are one of the largest community health centers in the country, supporting the greater Boston area and focusing on the well-being of our patients and local community. From the nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, to the managers who lead and guide our staff, to the many support roles that keep our facilities running smoothly - everyone plays a vital role in improving medicine for our patients. Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account! Current Employees of NeighborHealth - Please use our internal careers (https://www.myworkday.com/ebnhc/d/task/1422$794.htmld) portal to apply for positions. To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit out our Careers Page (http://careers.ebnhc.org) . Time Type: Full time Department: Behavioral Health Urgent Care All Locations: East Boston Position Summary: The Urgent Care Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (UC PMHNP) provides direct care to referred pediatric and adult patients in the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Service (BHUCS) and affiliated locations at EBNHC including the Satellite Emergency Facility (SEF). The UC PMHNP is responsible for providing quality patient care under the guidance of the Medical Director of the Urgent Care and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The UC PMHNP reports to the Medical Director of the BH UC or designee. The UC PMHNP will provide emergency psychopharmacologic evaluations and prescriptions to adults and children presenting to the BHUCS in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This position is part of a team that staffs the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Service (BHUCS) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and as such will include shifts that cover that time frame. Establishes rapport and develops therapeutic relationships with patients of diverse backgrounds and varying levels of motivation for change. Writes up and presents completed emergency assessments for clinical disposition in a clear and organized manner. Evaluates the psychopharmacologic needs of the BH UCS patients and provides short-term prescriptions when necessary. Demonstrates knowledge of the full range of community resources to property guide and direct patients. Provides consultation to and coordinates patient care with multidisciplinary BHUCS staff and the staff of the Satellite Emergency Facility.. Conducts a focused physical exam when necessary. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests, radiologic tests and EKGs with the support of the SEF. Demonstrates the capacity to diagnose and effectively treat a range of behavioral health conditions: anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders and moderate-severe personality disorders. Demonstrates excellent, advanced phone assessment/triage skills, assigning the appropriate level of priority at all times. Performs advanced, high-quality, thorough psychosocial evaluations that contains data in support of the diagnosis, findings, recommendations and plans. May obtain X waiver and prescribe medications to assist with substance use recovery. Provides consultation, training and supervision to departmental staff as well as interns and PMHNP residents. There’s a reason NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center) is ranked as one of the "Top Places to Work" by The Boston Globe. It's because we're committed to maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture. We are proud to offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work. We strive to offer a variety of schedules, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and a patient-driven purpose that supports our local community. Additionally, we utilize our Education & Training Institute as a resource for our large employee workforce who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers. We hope you consider joining our team! + Medical & Dental Coverage + Life and Disability Insurance + Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers + 401(K) Retirement Plan + Educational Assistance + Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts + Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time + A Generous Staff Development Benefit + Excellent Malpractice Coverage + A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support + Free Parking + And Much More…