Jessica Joas
APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC
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Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 650+ supervised clinical hours delivering comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan, from outpatient medication management to residential psychotherapy. Brings a strong clinical foundation as a Registered Nurse in high-acuity behavioral health and detoxification settings, including crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and interdisciplinary treatment planning. Known for building trust quickly with patients in high-stress situations and translating assessment into clear, effective treatment plans.
Pursuing a full-time or part-time PMHNP role where clinical rigor and steady, patient-centered care make an immediate impact.
Experience
Dispensing Nurse - Boston Comprehensive Treatment Center - Boston, MA
Staff / Charge Nurse - Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services — Danvers Treatment Center (Detox) - Danvers, MA
(2025-12)
- Served as charge nurse, providing leadership and supervision to nursing staff across the unit.
- Recorded and reported patient symptoms, treatment responses, and changes in safety status.
- Coordinated admission, discharge, and transfer processes for patients in detox care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary treatment meetings and collaborative care planning.
- Communicated with physicians and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
- Maintained accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with facility standards.
Staff / Charge Nurse - Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services — Tewksbury Treatment Center (Detox) - Tewksbury, MA
(2023-11 - 2025-12)
- Served as charge nurse, providing leadership and supervision to nursing staff across the unit.
- Recorded and reported patient symptoms, treatment responses, and changes in safety status.
- Coordinated admission, discharge, and transfer processes for patients in detox care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary treatment meetings and collaborative care planning.
- Communicated with physicians and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
- Maintained accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with facility standards.
Travel RN, Pediatric & Adolescent Unit - Massachusetts General Hospital, Salem - Salem, MA
(2025-04 - 2025-07)
MedPro Staffing, 3-month contract, Ages 3–17
- Collaborated with the healthcare team and families to deliver safe, patient-centered care based on comprehensive assessments.
- Provided crisis prevention and intervention for children and adolescents with behavioral and psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and monitored patient responses, promptly reporting changes.
- Facilitated therapeutic group activities to support treatment goals.
- Ensured patient and staff safety through proper use of restraint techniques and safe handling practices.
- Served as charge nurse when needed and floated to other units to maintain continuity of care.
Travel RN, Psychiatric Detox Unit - Arms Acres - Carmel, NY
(2023-08 - 2023-11)
Maxim Staffing Solutions
- Evaluated patient histories, presenting complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated patients on medication side effects.
- Documented treatments, medications, IV administration, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
PMHNP Clinical Practicum - Northeast Health Services — Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic - Brockton, MA
- Provided medication management for patients across the lifespan in an outpatient psychiatric setting.
PMHNP Clinical Practicum - Foundations for Living — Residential Treatment Center - Mansfield, OH
- Delivered individual and group psychotherapy to adolescent girls (ages 10–17) in a residential treatment setting.
Education
MSN - PMHNP - Chamberlain University (2026-04)
BSN - Northeastern University (2022-12)
BS - Health Sciences - Quinnipiac University (2019-05)