APRN

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental, vision

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) to provide outpatient and emergency psychiatric care in Massachusetts. The role involves evaluating and treating children and adults, conducting crisis assessments, collaborating with families and care teams, and consulting with BHN programs.

This is a Monday–Friday schedule, 9 am to 5 pm, with potential for a 4-day week at 10 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing required.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted Massachusetts NP license.
• ANCC APRN-BC certification as applicable (adult, family, or pediatric psych).
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and active DEA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with current standards of care.
• Conduct crisis assessments and manage risk to ensure safety.
• Engage families, residential providers, and collateral contacts in care planning.
• Provide consultation to BHN programs and clinical staff as needed.
• Complete timely clinical documentation and bill for services in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with Supervising Psychiatrist and escalate urgent matters.
• Deliver high-quality care to diverse populations while emphasizing teamwork and ongoing learning.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Prescribing medications

Crisis evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & billing

Education

Master's degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing

Massachusetts NP licensure

ANCC APRN-BC certification

Massachusetts CS registration

DEA registration

Job description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care. We are seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) for outpatient and emergency services. Reporting to the Supervising Psychiatrist, this clinician will evaluate and treat children and/or adults, conduct crisis assessments, collaborate with families and care teams, and consult with other BHN programs as needed. This is a Monday - Friday position, 9 am - 5 pm (we can potentially work out a 4 day per week, 10 hours per day schedule).

What We Offer:

• Purpose-Driven Clinical Practice - Provide essential psychiatric care that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive.
• Comprehensive Psychiatric Care - Evaluate and treat children and/or adults using sound clinical judgment and current standards of care.
• Crisis and Risk Response - Assess urgent clinical needs and take appropriate action to promote safety.
• Collaborative Care Environment - Partner with families, residential providers, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Organization-Wide Impact - Provide psychiatric consultation to outpatient teams and other BHN programs as needed.
• Ongoing Professional Growth - Continue building knowledge and applying new approaches with support from experienced clinical leaders.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Generous PTO, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work - Join an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You Will Do:

• Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including clinical formulations and recommendations grounded in sound clinical principles and judgment.
• Evaluate individuals for psychopharmacologic treatment and prescribe medications in accordance with current standards of care.
• Conduct comprehensive risk and crisis evaluations and take appropriate action to protect individuals and others.
• Engage appropriate family members, residential providers, and collateral contacts in treatment planning and care coordination.
• Provide collateral consultation to clinical staff and psychiatric consultation to other BHN programs as needed.
• Complete timely, high-quality clinical documentation and bill for services in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Discuss clinical questions and complex cases with the Supervising Psychiatrist and promptly elevate urgent matters.
• Provide high-quality care to challenging and diverse populations while demonstrating teamwork, ongoing learning, technology proficiency, and continuous improvement.

Who You Are:

• Master's Degree or higher in mental health nursing from an accredited college or university recognized by the National League for Nursing or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice at the highest level of independent nursing practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current certification and evidence of prescribing authority from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate.
• Current ANCC certification with APRN-BC designation in an applicable adult, family, or child and adolescent psychiatric-mental health nursing specialty.
• Sound clinical judgment and the willingness and ability to treat challenging and diverse child and/or adult populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, consultation, collaboration, interpersonal, and crisis-response skills.
• Proficiency with clinical and agency technology, along with strong organization, reliability, teamwork, and commitment to ongoing learning.

We Hire for HEART! Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care to individuals, families, and communities throughout Massachusetts. Our core values - Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork - guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we support one another.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference as part of a mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: $130,000-$140,000