Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider - NP, APRN, or PA; MA

Position: Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider - NP, APRN, or PA (MA)
Job Description
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / APRN / Physician Assistant Remote Part-Time Massachusetts
About Pathfinder Recovery

Pathfinder Recovery & Health Systems delivers evidence-based addiction treatment for adults in Primary Substance Use Disorder PHP and IOP programs. We are redefining addiction treatment by blending evidence-based therapy with cutting-edge technology, including AI-powered medical records and biometric-informed insights, so providers can focus on what matters most: patient care.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, or Physician Assistant to provide direct psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. This role combines clinical expertise with a patient-centered, trauma-informed approach to care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated treatment and high-quality outcomes across telehealth and in-person care models.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate individualized treatment plans
• Provide medication management, including initiation and ongoing monitoring of psychotropic medications and medication-assisted treatments (MAT) such as buprenorphine, naltrexone, and Vivitrol
• Deliver care in compliance with evidence-based practices and within scope of licensure
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical staff to support integrated behavioral health care
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, side effects, and recovery goals
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EHR consistent with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and organizational standards
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and clinical supervision as required
• Stay current with best practices in psychiatric and addiction medicine through continuing education

Why Join Pathfinder Recovery

• Fully remote with flexible scheduling designed to work around your life
• Clinical technology that reduces administrative burden, including AI-supported records and biometric-informed insights
• Direct supervision and support from experienced clinical leadership
• Ongoing professional development in clinical practice and emerging behavioral health technology
• Work within a forward-thinking, innovation-driven organization committed to transforming lives

Requirements
What You Bring

Required:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program
• Active Massachusetts licensure as a PMHNP, APRN, or PA-C, in good standing with the applicable licensing board
• Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) and active DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances, including buprenorphine, or ability to obtain upon hire
• Enrollment in MassPAT (Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring Program), or ability to obtain upon hire
• Completion of education required under MGL Chapter 94C, Section 18(e) related to opioid prescribing, controlled substance management, and overdose prevention
• Note:
  
  APRNs with fewer than two years of supervised prescriptive practice will be required to practice under prescriptive guidelines with a Qualified Healthcare Professional until the two-year threshold is met
• Ability to engage patients effectively and promote treatment adherence through trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented approaches
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Consistent, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation meeting organizational, payer, and regulatory standards including HIPAA and applicable behavioral health regulations

Benefits
Compensation and Schedule

$70.00 to $80.00 per hour. Part-time, up to 10 hours per week with opportunity for growth. Fully remote with flexible scheduling.