Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Center for Human Development, Inc.; Palmer (MA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hybrid work model (1 remote day/week)

Professional growth and training

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) Griswold Center in Palmer, MA is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our patient-centered, academic team.

You will provide outpatient psychiatric care for adults and youth, working with board-certified psychiatrists, APRNs, social workers, and other clinicians to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services across the region. This full-time role offers clinical autonomy within a collaborative environment, with a flexible

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted APRN license in Massachusetts.
• PMHNP or Clinical Nurse Specialist certification required.
• Massachusetts DEA registration, MCSR, PMP.
• X-Waiver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and medication management for adults and youth.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, APRNs, psychologists, RNs, and social workers.
• Provide clinical consultation to the multidisciplinary team (in-person or remote).
• Order and interpret lab tests; design treatment plans in EHR.
• Engage families and guardians as clinically indicated.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Collaborative mindset

Empathetic care

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Category: Professional

Requisition Number: PSYCH006472

• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

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CHD Griswold Center
Palmer, MA 01069, USA

Description

At the Center for Human Development (CHD), Care Finds a Way.

CHD is growing! We are excited to announce our newest outpatient clinical site: The CHD Griswold Center. Operating closely with our Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC), the Griswold Center serves Palmer, MA, and the broader Quaboag Hills region across Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties.

We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our patient-centered, academic team environment. Enjoy professional autonomy, a flexible schedule, and strong multidisciplinary collaboration!

The Opportunity: Innovate, Collaborate, and Lead:

In this role, you will provide high-quality outpatient psychiatric care to adults and youth while working at the top of your license. You will collaborate closely with board-certified adult and child psychiatrists, advance practice nurses, social workers, and clinical teams to deliver comprehensive behavioral healthcare across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Outpatient Psychiatric Care: Provide psychiatric evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and ongoing treatment/medication management for adults and youth.


• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside physicians, psychologists, APRNs, RNs, and social workers to deliver integrated, holistic care.


• Clinical Consultation: Provide clinical consultation (in-person or remotely) to members of the multidisciplinary team.


• Diagnostic & Treatment Management: Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests; design individualized treatment plans in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).


• Family & Guardian Engagement: Consult and collaborate with guardians, families, and support networks when clinically indicated.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Licensure & Certification: Active, unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Massachusetts. State certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist required.


• Registrations: Unrestricted DEA registration, Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR), and registration with the Mass Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).


• Compliance: No suspension or exclusion from participation in federal healthcare programs. X-Waiver preferred.


• Logistics: Ability to work on-site in Palmer, MA (with 1 remote work day/week) and flexibility to meet program needs.

Success Factors:

• Clinical Autonomy: Comfortable operating at the highest level of licensure within a supportive team structure.


• Collaborative & Academic Mindset: Value ongoing peer training, consultation with board-certified psychiatrists, and multidisciplinary care.


• Empathetic Caregiver: Dedicated to person-centered, trauma-informed behavioral healthcare.

Why Join The CHD Griswold Center?

• Competitive Pay: $75.00 – $88.00/hour based on experience and qualifications.


• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour schedule (five 8-hour days) with 1 remote day per week.


• Professional Growth: Ongoing training and direct collaboration with board-certified adult and child psychiatrists.


• Robust Benefits Package: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, generous PTO, paid holidays, FSA, wellness discounts, and more!

Care Finds a Way:

At CHD, celebrating differences is a daily practice. Inclusion is not just a policy—it is who we are. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a proud reflection of those we serve.

Education

Required

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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