Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Hiring Range: $127,587.20 - $160,763.20 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations . Position OverviewThe Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, in consultation with the designated supervising psychiatrist, is primarily responsible for providing psychiatric evaluation, brief treatment, and medication management to patients ranging from children and adolescents to young adulthood across the designated service population.The need for psychiatric services may be generated by a primary mental health condition or secondary to co-existing medical conditions. The PMHNP will work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication managementProvide brief therapeutic interventions as appropriateCollaborate with supervising psychiatrist and multidisciplinary teamDocument assessments and treatment plans in accordance with regulatory standardsParticipate in quality improvement initiatives as applicableQualificationsEducation:Master s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner programLicensure:Current Nurse Practitioner license in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsPsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification requiredRequired:Three years of advanced clinical practice experience in child and adolescent psychiatric settingsPreferred/recommended:Advanced clinical practice experience in child and adolescent psychiatric outpatient settings conducting diagnostic evaluations and providing psychiatric medication managementExperience working with pediatric and adult patients with neurodevelopmental disabilitiesExperience working in integrated Primary Care Behavioral Health settingsCompensation & Benefits (Based on 1.0 FTE; prorated for part-time)Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageSign-on bonuses and referral bonusesComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage6+ weeks of paid time off (vacation, CME, and holidays)$2,000 practice/CME allowance per fiscal yearTuition reimbursement for continued educationPaid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disabilityHospital professional liability insuranceWhy UMass Memorial Health?Academic affiliation with UMass Chan Medical SchoolCollaborative, mission-driven environmentDiverse patient populationStrong commitment to behavioral health expansionLocated in Central Massachusetts with convenient access to Boston, Providence, and HartfordApplication InstructionsInterested applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae addressed to: Yael Dvir, MDVice Chair and Director, Child and Adolescent PsychiatryUMass Chan Medical School / UMass Memorial Healthc/o Krystal Vincent, Provider Recruiter

Created: 2026-03-01