Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Center for Human Development (CHD) is hiring a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for its Griswold Center in Palmer, Massachusetts. The outpatient site serves Palmer and the broader Quaboag Hills region across Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties and operates closely with CHD’s Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC). The PMHNP will provide outpatient psychiatric care to adults and youth, including evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, and medication management. The role is part of a patient-centered, academic team and involves collaboration with board-certified adult and child psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses, social workers, and other clinical professionals. The position offers professional autonomy, a flexible schedule, ongoing training, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Work is on-site in Palmer with one remote workday per week.
Requirements
- Hold an active, unrestricted Massachusetts license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
- Hold state certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Have unrestricted DEA registration, Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR), and registration with the Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
- Have no suspension or exclusion from participation in federal healthcare programs.
- Be able to work on-site in Palmer, Massachusetts, with one remote workday per week, and have flexibility to meet program needs.
- Be comfortable practicing at the highest level of licensure within a supportive team structure.
- Value ongoing peer training, consultation with board-certified psychiatrists, and multidisciplinary care.
- Be dedicated to person-centered, trauma-informed behavioral healthcare.
Nice To Haves
- X-Waiver
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, ongoing treatment, and medication management for adults and youth.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, APRNs, RNs, and social workers to deliver integrated, holistic care.
- Provide clinical consultation in person or remotely to members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Design individualized treatment plans in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Consult and collaborate with guardians, families, and support networks when clinically indicated.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Wellness discounts
- Ongoing training and direct collaboration with board-certified adult and child psychiatrists
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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