Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider - NP, APRN, or PA (MA)
About The Position
Pathfinder Recovery & Health Systems delivers evidence-based addiction treatment for adults in Primary Substance Use Disorder PHP and IOP programs. We are redefining addiction treatment by blending evidence-based therapy with cutting-edge technology, including AI-powered medical records and biometric-informed insights, so providers can focus on what matters most: patient care. We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, or Physician Assistant to provide direct psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. This role combines clinical expertise with a patient-centered, trauma-informed approach to care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated treatment and high-quality outcomes across telehealth and in-person care models.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program
- Active Massachusetts licensure as a PMHNP, APRN, or PA-C, in good standing with the applicable licensing board
- Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) and active DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances, including buprenorphine, or ability to obtain upon hire
- Enrollment in MassPAT (Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring Program), or ability to obtain upon hire
- Completion of education required under MGL Chapter 94C, Section 18(e) related to opioid prescribing, controlled substance management, and overdose prevention
- Note: APRNs with fewer than two years of supervised prescriptive practice will be required to practice under prescriptive guidelines with a Qualified Healthcare Professional until the two-year threshold is met
- Ability to engage patients effectively and promote treatment adherence through trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented approaches
- Strong collaboration and communication skills within an interdisciplinary treatment team
- Consistent, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation meeting organizational, payer, and regulatory standards including HIPAA and applicable behavioral health regulations
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate individualized treatment plans
- Provide medication management, including initiation and ongoing monitoring of psychotropic medications and medication-assisted treatments (MAT) such as buprenorphine, naltrexone, and Vivitrol
- Deliver care in compliance with evidence-based practices and within scope of licensure
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical staff to support integrated behavioral health care
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, side effects, and recovery goals
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EHR consistent with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and organizational standards
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and clinical supervision as required
- Stay current with best practices in psychiatric and addiction medicine through continuing education
Benefits
- Fully remote with flexible scheduling designed to work around your life
- Clinical technology that reduces administrative burden, including AI-supported records and biometric-informed insights
- Direct supervision and support from experienced clinical leadership
- Ongoing professional development in clinical practice and emerging behavioral health technology
- Work within a forward-thinking, innovation-driven organization committed to transforming lives
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Job Type
Part-time
