Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Nursing
Psychiatric Care & Support, Mental Health Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse/APRN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Location: Whitman Counseling Center
Hours: 12 hours/week
Schedule: Flexible; includes coverage on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00am–1:00pm (Telehealth possible)
Salary Range: $85–$90/hour
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Clinic Director
BAMSI has been “bringing people and services together” since 1975. We are committed to enriching the lives of children, families, and individuals through compassionate, person-centered care. Our outpatient behavioral health programs provide high-quality mental health and substance use treatment services designed to promote recovery, wellness, and long-term success.
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and access for all. We celebrate the unique experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that strengthen our organization and the communities we serve.
What We Offer:- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
- Telehealth and in-person service delivery options
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Supportive leadership and clinical consultation
- Opportunity to provide Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services
- Mission-driven work that directly impacts community wellness
- Meaningful Clinical Work: Provide psychiatric care that helps individuals achieve stability, wellness, and recovery.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside therapists, clinicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure coordinated care.
- Flexible Practice Model: Deliver services both in-person and through telehealth.
- Community Impact: Support underserved populations and expand access to behavioral healthcare.
- Professional Growth: Continue building expertise in psychiatric medication management and integrated behavioral healthcare.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment services to individuals receiving outpatient behavioral health services.
Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
- Diagnose mental health and co-occurring disorders
- Develop individualized treatment plans that support recovery and wellness
- Provide psychiatric medication management services, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) when appropriate
- Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust interventions based on clinical need
- Deliver client-centered psychiatric services through both in-person and telehealth platforms
- Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, care coordinators, and other members of the treatment team
- Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary case consultation
- Support integrated, holistic care approaches that improve outcomes for individuals served
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Ensure compliance with BAMSI policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements
- Adhere to all professional ethical standards and prescribing regulations
- Maintain active licensure, certifications, and provider credentials
- Provide Saturday coverage on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00am–1:00pm
- Participate in meetings, trainings, and quality improvement initiatives as required
- Support ongoing efforts to expand access to psychiatric and behavioral healthcare services
Education
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric Mental Health specialization required
- Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Active Massachusetts Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license required
- Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) required
- Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) required
- Current DEA Registration with controlled substance prescribing authority required
- Active Medicare Provider Status required
- Valid driver's license required
- Minimum of two (2) years of psychiatric clinical experience…
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