Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Location: Lawrence, MA Job Summary Serve locally. Grow academically. Lead change in community mental health.Seeking an experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join an innovative, mission-driven team expanding same-day access to mental health and substance use services for youth, adults, and families across Lawrence, Methuen, Andover, and North Andover.This role offers the opportunity to practice within a fully integrated continuum of care that includes ambulatory services, mobile crisis, and short-term crisis stabilization while benefiting from strong academic mentorship and leadership development. Why Join Us? Mission-driven care: Deliver high-quality, compassionate behavioral health services embedded in the communityExceptional team culture: Collaborative, multidisciplinary providers committed to excellenceAcademic & professional growth: Ongoing supervision and mentorship from psychiatrists and behavioral health leadersTeaching opportunities: Engage with NP students, medical students, psychiatry residents, and social work internsInnovation & leadership: Exposure to cutting-edge community psychiatry models and pathways to leadership rolesQuality improvement & research: Participate in practice-based research and QI initiatives Key Responsibilities Provide urgent and scheduled mental health and substance use evaluations and treatmentConduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments and develop biopsychosocial treatment plansProvide medication management across a broad behavioral health populationCoordinate care across ambulatory, crisis, and stabilization servicesScreen for and provide treatment for MOUD and MAUD (medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders)Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary care team Schedule Operating hours:Monday Friday: 8:00 AM 8:00 PMSaturday Sunday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PMMust be available to work until 8:00 PM two evenings per weekMay include daytime and some weekend coverage for Community Crisis Stabilization Qualifications Active Massachusetts PMHNP licenseCurrent PMHNP board certificationActive DEA registration and MA Controlled Substance registrationMinimum of 3 years of PMHNP experience requiredSpanish proficiency strongly preferred Compensation Annual salary range: $145,600 $185,120Compensation is determined based on experience, education, training, certifications, geographic location, and job responsibilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

Created: 2026-01-01