Nurse Practitioner – Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 162,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a part-time position within the Community Behavioral Health Center. You will provide care for patients with urgent psychiatric needs and maintain a panel of patients in ongoing care.

The role includes conducting evaluations, pharmacological treatment, and managing patient care in a multidisciplinary setting. A Master’s degree in nursing and current RN license are required.

The position offers a competitive salary range along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN license and DEA registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum three years clinical nursing experience with two years in adult practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Conduct pharmacological treatment for psychiatric patients.
• Manage ongoing ambulatory care for a panel of patients.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Accredited nurse practitioner program

Job description

Position Summary

Nurse Practitioner will work within the Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) to provide care for patients experiencing urgent psychiatric needs as well as maintaining a panel of patients receiving ongoing ambulatory care through the CBHC’s multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include providing crisis evaluations, diagnostic and psychopharmacology evaluations, and pharmacological treatment. The NP is responsible for the application of the nursing process, clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter/intra department liaison, education, leadership and patient care management.

Schedule

Part Time, 24‑hour position, includes one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) and three 8‑hour shifts with some flexibility in start/end time.

Compensation

Range: $112,000.00–$162,500.00 (based on minimum qualifications). Includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, discretionary annual bonuses, merit increases, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings match, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Job Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in nursing required. Completion of an accredited educational program for nurse practitioners required.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Massachusetts, DEA registration for prescribing privileges. Current BLS and ACLS certifications. Registered with ANCC or other accrediting organization for NPs.
• Experience: Minimum three years of current clinical nursing experience and two years in adult practice. Prior experience in related clinical practice preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills: Expert clinical judgment, self‑directive initiative, critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution. Full command (verbal and written) of English. Ability to apply adult learning principles for patient/family education. Organizational skills to prioritize and complete work. Effective interpersonal skills. Computer proficiency to access, enter, and interpret computerized data. Physical ability to meet core job responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We provide equal opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other non‑job related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact [e-mail] or call 617‑638‑8582.