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Child/Adolescent Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Company: MGH Institute of Health Professions

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Position Description: The School of Nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions seeks applications for a .5 position from a dynamic, energetic Child/Adolescent Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist with prior teaching experience to join the faculty of the MGH Institute of Health Professions.

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an academic affiliate of the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital, offering graduate programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, and Physical Therapy and a post-baccalaureate program in Medical Imaging. The Institute is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The degree programs in Nursing are approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Inc. (CCNE).

Responsibilities will include teaching courses for the child psychiatric/mental health specialty in the advanced practice levels of an entry-level master’s degree program, participating in the development of the curriculum at both the entry and advanced practice levels, facilitating development of clinical sites for precepted experiences in child/ mental health, participating in recruitment activities for the specialty, advising students, and working as a member of the nursing faculty. Teaching assignments will be based on program need and candidate interest and experience.

The School of Nursing offers a curriculum leading to an MS degree for both non-nurse and registered nurse college graduates and a Certificate of Advanced Study for Post-MS students. A Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and an accelerated baccalaureate degree were begun during 2007-2008. Specialty concentrations are available in adult, family, gerontological nursing, pediatrics, acute care, adult psych/mental health and child psych/mental health, and women’s health.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an MS in nursing, certification as a Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist or a Family Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, prior teaching experience at the graduate level, excellent interpersonal skills, and evidence of recent clinical experience. PhD in nursing or a related field preferred. Interest in developing research/scholarship required. Rank and salary commensurate with experience.

Applications: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, and two letters of reference to:
Rebecca L. Cadima, MS
MGH Institute of Health Professions
36 First Ave.
Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston, MA 02129
Fax: 617-724-0501

Review of applications will begin when received and will continue until the position is filled.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the MGH Institute of Health Professions recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

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