Advanced Practice - Psychiatry Opening in Woonsocket, RI
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/24/25
NP Psychiatry opening in Woonsocket, RI
Full Time, Permanent Position
Providence 15m
**Position Overview**
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Fellow will deliver psychiatric care to assigned patients under supervised clinical preceptorship, with the goal of independently managing a patient panel by the conclusion of the first fellowship year. This position combines clinical practice, educational development, and participation in structured fellowship programming to support the fellows growth into a competent and autonomous Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
The fellow will operate within the scope of psychiatric nurse practitioner training, adhering to Thundermist Health Centers guidelines, policies, and fellowship objectives.
**Required Qualifications**
- Successful completion of **MS**, **MSN**, or **DNP program**.
- Active licensure in Rhode Island as RN, APRN, and CSR.
- **ANCC or AANP Board Certification** in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) prior to **August of the cohort year**.
- Current and active **DEA license**.
- Current and active **BLS certification**.
- Completion of ongoing CEUs to update skills and meet licensure requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Bilingual capacity in a second language.
- Applicants without all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Clinical**
- Provide psychiatric patient care, including history-taking, anticipatory guidance, and behavioral health education.
- Manage acute and chronic illnesses.
- Maintain complete and accurate patient records.
- Be accountable for the care provided to assigned patients.
- Obtain Suboxone Waiver Training, Certification, and practice under supervision.
**Administrative**
- Participate in the **initial 4-6 week orientation** period.
- Attend **weekly fellowship debriefs** and **didactic sessions**.
- Engage in **intermittent departmental and team meetings**.
- Complete a **weekly reflective journal**.
- Fulfill responsibilities specific to each year of the fellowship program.
**Physical Effort and Work Environment**
- Duties are performed **onsite** at Thundermist locations.
- Moderate physical activity, including walking, standing, and stooping.
- Potential exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases, requiring adherence to universal precautions.
- Manual dexterity needed for performing certain medical procedures.
- Clinical environments include ambulatory-based settings and home-based care.
**Work Schedule**
- **3 Precepted Clinic Days**
- **1 Specialty Rotation Day**
- **1 Didactic Day**
**Communication Skills**
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in medical terminology.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective patient and team interactions.