Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications using evidence-based practices.
- Provide brief supportive psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
- Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, and community partners to coordinate patient care.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record (within 72 hours).
- Perform crisis assessments and coordinate referrals for higher levels of care when appropriate.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctorate in Nursing with a Psychiatric-Mental Health specialization.
- Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Active Massachusetts RN and APRN licenses.
- Current DEA registration with controlled substance prescribing authority.
- Active Medicare Provider Status.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of psychiatric clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient, or community mental health.
- Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and telehealth platforms.
- Excellent communication, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.
Benefits
Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position. Salary Range $140,700 - $182,900 USD.
Pay
Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position. Salary Range $140,700 - $182,900 USD.
Schedule
Full-Time | Monday – Friday | Daytime Hours
About the Role
We're seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our collaborative Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC). If you're passionate about providing high-quality psychiatric care and enjoying working alongside therapists, psychiatrists, primary care providers, and other behavioral health professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate in Nursing with a Psychiatric-Mental Health specialization.
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Active Massachusetts RN and APRN licenses.
Current DEA registration with controlled substance prescribing authority.
Active Medicare Provider Status.
Minimum of 1–2 years of psychiatric clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient, or community mental health.
Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and telehealth platforms.
Excellent communication, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.
Skills
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
Diagnosing mental health conditions.
Developing individualized treatment plans.
Prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychotropic medications.
Providing brief supportive psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
Collaborating with therapists, primary care providers, and community partners.
Completing timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record (within 72 hours).
Performing crisis assessments and coordinating referrals for higher levels of care.
Benefits
Competitive package of compensation and benefits.
Guided by the belief that mental health is an essential part of overall well-being.
Fostering an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgment or prejudice around mental health.
Working in a community-based behavioral health organization dedicated to supporting recovery, resilience, and hope.
Partnering with individuals and families throughout their health care journey.
Delivering compassionate, integrated care that addresses the whole person.
Fostering trust through respectful, person-centered relationships.
Creating welcoming, inclusive environments where everyone feels valued.
Making high-quality behavioral health services accessible to all.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Commitment to equal opportunity.
Base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.
Striving to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believing that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.