Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Location: Whitman Counseling Center
Hours: 12 hours/week
Schedule: Flexible; includes coverage on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00am1:00pm (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.

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.

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 9:00am1:00pm
Participate in meetings trainings and quality improvement initiatives as required
Support ongoing efforts to expand access to psychiatric and behavioral healthcare services

Masters 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 drivers license required

Minimum of two (2) years of psychiatric clinical experience as a PMHNP or Clinical Nurse Specialist in outpatient inpatient or community behavioral health settings
Experience utilizing Electronic Health Records and telehealth platforms required
Experience providing Medication Assisted Treatment preferred
MAT certification or willingness to obtain within six (6) months of hire preferred

Strong psychiatric assessment and diagnostic skills
Knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based treatment practices
Sensitivity to cultural diversity and commitment to equitable care
Excellent communication documentation and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to work independently and effectively manage a flexible caseload

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner you provide essential psychiatric care that helps individuals navigate mental health challenges stabilize symptoms and improve overall quality of life. Your clinical expertise compassion and commitment to person-centered care directly contribute to healthier individuals stronger families and more resilient communities.