Per Diem Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Category: Professional

Requisition Number: PERDI
006481

• Part-Time
• On-site

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Outpatient Clinic
Springfield, MA 01105, USA

At the Center for Human Development (CHD),
Care Finds a Way. We are a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic team dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our outpatient clinical team at our Pine Street Outpatient Clinic in Springfield, MA
. In this per diem role, you will play a central role in supporting high-quality, team-based care for adults and youth within an outpatient community behavioral health setting.

The Opportunity:
Innovate, Treat, and Care:

In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and clinical consultation, serving individuals and families across the care continuum in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.

Department: Outpatient Behavioral Health
Location: Springfield, MA (Pine Street Outpatient Clinic – On-site)
Schedule: Per Diem (Fridays only | Full 8-hour day)
Payrate:$75.00-$88.00/ hour based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Outpatient Psychiatric Care:Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and ongoing treatment for adults and youth experiencing behavioral health conditions.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with physicians, advanced practice nurses, psychologists, social workers, and nurses to deliver holistic, team-based care.
• Diagnostic & Treatment Management:Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests; participate in designing individualized treatment plans within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Clinical Consultation & Family Engagement:Provide clinical consultation to multidisciplinary team members; engage guardians, families, and support networks when clinically indicated.
• Documentation:Accurately and promptly document evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans within the EHR.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Licensure & Certification:Active, unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Massachusetts. State certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist required.
• Registrations:Unrestricted DEA registration, Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR), and registration with the Mass Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
• Compliance:No suspension or exclusion from participation in federal healthcare programs. X-Waiver preferred.
• Schedule Availability:Ability to work on-site at the Pine Street clinic in Springfield, MA on Fridays for a full 8-hour day.

Success Factors:

• Diagnostic Excellence:Strong clinical acumen in assessing, diagnosing, and managing complex behavioral health disorders.
• Collaborative Mindset:Thrives in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented outpatient environment.
• Empathetic & Person-Centered:Committed to delivering dignified, trauma-informed care to individuals and families.

Care Finds a Way:

At CHD, celebrating differences is a daily practice. Inclusion is not just a policy—it is who we are. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a proud reflection of those we serve.

Masters or better.

Registered Nurse

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