Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Adolescent Inpatient

UMass Med School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join their team in Worcester. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive behavioral health care to adolescents in an inpatient setting, addressing complex mental health needs. The PMHNP will engage in holistic assessments, medication management, and collaboration with community providers to ensure effective treatment planning. Candidates should possess the necessary educational qualifications and licensure, along with a passion for supporting young individuals on their path to recovery. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the mental health field.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP with psychiatric mental health nursing concentration required.
• Current PMHNP licensure in Massachusetts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic behavioral health care, including assessments and treatment.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications as needed.
• Collaborate with community providers for continuity of care.

Skills

Psychiatric assessments

Diagnosis and treatment planning

Medication management

Collaboration with community providers

Physical examinations

Education

MSN or DNP in psychiatric mental health nursing

Board certification (PMHNP-BC)

Job description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Adolescent Inpatient

Location: Worcester, MA

Requisition Number: 2024-46553

Openings: 1

Posted Date: 4/28/2025

Overview

Position Summary: Reporting to the Facility Medical Director, the PMHNP provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adult patients in inpatient or outpatient settings, focusing on those with complex mental health needs served by the state's mental health authority, including forensic cases.

Responsibilities

1. Provide holistic behavioral health care, including psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, within the scope of practice and licensure.
2. Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications, including performing AIMS testing as required.
3. Assess patients’ capacity for making informed treatment decisions.
4. Collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care and develop discharge/aftercare plans.
5. Participate in performance improvement and compliance activities.
6. Order labs and diagnostic tests, obtain histories, perform physical exams, and document findings clearly.
7. Make timely referrals and initiate treatments per policies.
8. Document care plans and patient progress accurately.
9. Implement safe, cost-effective care using approved therapeutic regimens.
10. Serve as a resource and provide instructions to other professionals and staff.
11. Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP with a concentration in psychiatric mental health nursing; Board certification (PMHNP-BC).
• Current, unrestricted licensure as a PMHNP in Massachusetts.
• Ability to obtain Federal DEA Registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate.
• Preferably, 2 years of prescriptive experience with adolescents.

Additional Information

This is a hospital-based position at Worcester Recovery Center, 100% on-site. The candidate should have experience in adolescent psychiatry, including treatment planning for complex cases, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based psychopharmacology. The role involves working with adolescents with mental health challenges, including those at risk of harm, aiming to support recovery and least restrictive environments.