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Josh Ritz, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

I have spent the majority of my professional career working at McLean Hospital as both mental health counselor and psychiatric nurse in both residential and inpatient settings. I have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I have worked with both ECT and TMS clients in the hospitals.

Neurotherapeutics Department. I also worked as a research assistant in a lab studying the genetic causes of mental illness and targeted treatments for specific mutations. When it came time for me to pursue an advanced degree, I was able to complete my clinical training at McLean. In addition, I have worked as a home health aide for people with psychiatric conditions and as a care manager for cases requiring mental health support while simultaneously addressing any medical needs. I feel fortunate I can bring my diverse experiences in mental healthcare to the table as an advanced practice clinician and believe strongly that recovery is possible through a combination of psychotherapy and medication management.

My Approaches and Values

It is my hope that I can bring all of my diverse experiences within the field of psychiatry to bear when working on any given case. I plan to work collaboratively with any client to determine the best course of treatment, likely involving a combination of psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and lifestyle changes. While any treatment may be effective on its own, recovery works best when approached from multiple angles and with multiple methodologies applied in concert. Together, we can effect change and work towards a better and brighter state of being.

My Experience

McLean Hospital, Belmont MA: Community Residence Counselor for the Appleton Long Term Residential Program and The Pavilion Evaluation and Diagnostic Program, Registered Nurse for the Neurotherapeutics Department (ECT and TMS), Clinical Staff Nurse Level 4 for the Resource Team (Dissociative Disorders and Trauma, Geriatric Neuropsychiatry, Addiction Treatment, Depression and Anxiety Treatment)

Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions – Home health aide/mental health companion, residential counselor

AZA Care Management – Care Manager

My Education

Regis College, Weston MA – Master of Science in Nursing, 2022

UMass Amherst, Amherst MA – Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2017

Brandeis University, Waltham MA – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2005

Licenses:

Massachusetts RN License

Massachusetts CNP License

Juliana Pires, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked as a psychiatric registered nurse at McLean Hospital, where I collaborated with a multidisciplinary team in treating a diverse population of patients and psychiatric diagnosis.

I am wholly committed to providing personalized and comprehensive care.

My clinical practice focuses on consultation and treatment selection for a wide range of psychiatric illnesses. I believe individual freedom and responsibility play an important role in developing treatment choices, and I welcome your input.

My Approaches and Values

Hope and the belief that it’s possible to recover are the foundation of the work I do.  You deserve and can expect a full recovery.

Keep in mind that medications are not the only modality available to treat mental illness. Many don’t experience full remission of symptoms with the available psychopharmacological treatment alone.  However, there is empirical data that shows the efficacy of augmenting medication with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.

Simple changes aid individuals in regaining a meaningful life, even when recovery stalls.  The goal is to gain control of your life back with emphasis on managing symptoms and building resilience.  It’s important to consider ways to move forward and get your life back on track by developing support systems and building skills to cope in periods of crisis.

My Experience

McLean Hospital, Belmont MA: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Fellow in the Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorders Program

University of Massachusetts, Boston: Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Adjunct Faculty

McLean Hospital, Belmont MA: Inpatient Staff Nurse, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Program and the Resource Team (Dissociative Disorders and Trauma, Geriatric Neuropsychiatry, Addiction Treatment, Depression and Anxiety Treatment).

My Education

McLean Hospital, Belmont MA: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Fellow in the Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorders Program

University of Massachusetts, Boston: Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Adjunct Faculty

McLean Hospital, Belmont MA: Inpatient Staff Nurse, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Program and the Resource Team (Dissociative Disorders and Trauma, Geriatric Neuropsychiatry, Addiction Treatment, Depression and Anxiety Treatment).