Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

A licensed and credentialed Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of one or more physicians in the clinic. The NP delivers age- and specialty-appropriate medical care at the level of training achieved. As an expert professional, the NP is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter- and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership, and patient care management across the health‑care continuum from preventative and acute care through discharge.

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Completion of an accredited educational program for nurse practitioners required.

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Massachusetts with authorization by the Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in an expanded role.
• Registered with the ANCC or other accrediting organization for Nurse Practitioners.
• Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription‑writing privileges.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Minimum of three years of current clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in adult practice.
• Prior experience in related clinical practice preferred.

• Expert clinical judgment and the ability to be self‑directive with initiative in an expanded role.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Full command of the English language, verbal and written.
• Ability to apply principles of adult learning to provide effective patient and family education.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with health‑care team members, patients, and families.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data and information.
• Physical ability to meet core job responsibilities in the practice setting for the patient populations served.

$ – $. This range reflects a minimum estimate based on the required qualifications. Base pay is determined by education, experience, skills, certifications, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

BMCHS offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, discretionary annual bonuses, merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.