Per Diem Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

CHD Careers • Springfield, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a skilled, compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join its outpatient clinical team at the Pine Street Outpatient Clinic in Springfield, Massachusetts. This per diem, on-site position supports high-quality, team-based community behavioral health care for adults and youth. The role provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and clinical consultation across the care continuum in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The schedule is Fridays for a full 8-hour day. The pay rate is $75.00–$88.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Massachusetts license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• State certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Unrestricted DEA registration.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR).
• Registration with the Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
• No suspension or exclusion from participation in federal healthcare programs.
• Ability to work on-site at the Pine Street clinic in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Fridays for a full 8-hour day.
• Strong clinical acumen in assessing, diagnosing, and managing complex behavioral health disorders.
• Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented outpatient environment.
• Commitment to dignified, trauma-informed care for individuals and families.

Nice To Haves

• X-Waiver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and ongoing treatment for adults and youth experiencing behavioral health conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice nurses, psychologists, social workers, and nurses to deliver holistic, team-based care.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Participate in designing individualized treatment plans within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Provide clinical consultation to multidisciplinary team members.
• Engage guardians, families, and support networks when clinically indicated.
• Accurately and promptly document evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans in the EHR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed