Behavioral Health APRN — Outpatient & Crisis Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

403(b)

tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, a leading behavioral health provider in Massachusetts, seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) for outpatient and emergency services. You will evaluate children/adults, conduct crisis assessments, and collaborate with families and care teams.

This Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm role (potential 4x10 schedule) offers comprehensive benefits, PTO, and professional growth within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mental health nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, valid MA nursing license at the highest level of independent practice.
• Current prescribing authority from MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Massachusetts DEA registration and CS registration.
• ANCC APRN-BC certification in a relevant psychiatric-mental health specialty.
• Ability to treat diverse child and/or adult populations with sound clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide formulations and recommendations.
• Evaluate and prescribe psychopharmacologic treatments per current standards.
• Conduct crisis and risk assessments and ensure safety.
• Engage families, providers, and collateral contacts in treatment planning.
• Provide clinical consultations to BHN programs and staff as needed.
• Complete timely documentation and compliant billing for services.
• Discuss complex cases with the Supervising Psychiatrist and escalate urgent matters.
• Deliver high-quality care while supporting teamwork and ongoing learning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis-response skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Organization

Education

Master's in mental health nursing

Tools

Nursing prescribing authority

Massachusetts License

Job description

Behavioral Health Network, a leading behavioral health provider in Massachusetts, seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) for outpatient and emergency services. You will evaluate children/adults, conduct crisis assessments, and collaborate with families and care teams.

This Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm role (potential 4x10 schedule) offers comprehensive benefits, PTO, and professional growth within a mission-driven organization.