Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate

Lumin Health; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Workers’ compensation and malpractice

CE days and educational benefits

Licensing and professional development

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Lumin Health seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Cambridge, MA team in a hybrid role. You will lead on-site clinical operations, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and also perform virtual intakes and follow-ups for ketamine/esketamine treatments.

The role requires psychiatric experience, current NP/PA licensure, prescriptive authority, and comfort discussing psychedelic treatments. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (NP) or completion of PA program with psychiatric experience.
• Current certification and unrestricted licensure as an NP or PA.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration for controlled substances.
• Significant psychiatric experience preferred, including familiarity with personality disorders.
• Prior experience in clinical leadership or team-based environments.
• Comfort discussing psychedelic treatments and related frameworks.
• Proficiency in EMR and virtual care platforms.

Responsibilities

• Onsite Duties: Manage daily clinical flow and team coordination; supervise a team of nurses and technicians; assign patients to clinicians and support staff; make clinical decisions regarding minor medical concerns; determine PRN medication needs and dosing in collaboration with the medical team; administer intramuscular injections and observe ketamine/esketamine treatments; liaise with the Office Manager for safe staffing and operations; foster a warm, collaborative clinical environment; deliver ketamine treatments and patient-centered care; support real-time decisions around patient care plans; partner with the Site Medical Director in clinical decision making.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

Leadership

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Ketamine/esketamine familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP) or PA program with psychiatric experience

Tools

EMR systems

Virtual care platforms

Job description

Lumin Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate Cambridge, MA·Full time

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at Lumin Health, you will be a cornerstone of our compassionate, patient-centered team dedicated to redefining mental health care.

About Lumin Health

Lumin is at the forefront of a transformative health movement. Our mission is to make cutting-edge mental health treatments accessible to all, pioneering advancements and broadening reach in mental health care for conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. We are a leading provider of in-network medical psychedelics, specializing in outpatient ketamine and esketamine therapies. Our client-focused centers emphasize medically sound, transformative care, supported by dedicated teams passionate about mental health improvement. Come build the future of behavioral care with us!

Description

Job Title:Full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) 3x10

About Lumin Health

Lumin Health is at the forefront of a transformative health movement. Our mission is to make cutting-edge mental health treatments accessible to all, pioneering advancements and broadening reach in mental health care for conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. We are a leading provider of in-network medical psychedelics, specializing in outpatient ketamine and esketamine therapies and preparing for the wave of new psychedelic medications coming to market.

Why Join Us

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at Lumin Health, you will be a cornerstone of our compassionate, patient-centered team dedicated to redefining mental health care. You’ll take on a clinical and leadership role that blends direct patient care with team coordination, supporting clients through innovative treatments and guiding a team of healthcare professionals. This is an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment and contribute meaningfully to pioneering psychiatric care.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated, empathetic, and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. In this hybrid role, you will act as the Lead Clinician on-site while also performing key responsibilities virtually. You’ll support clients undergoing ketamine and esketamine treatments, oversee day-to-day clinical operations, and provide supervision to a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule

Onsite:

• Three 10-hour shifts (8am-6pm, 9am-7pm, or 10am-8pm) per week

Virtual:

• “Fee for service” virtual hours for intakes and follow up visits.

Key Responsibilities

Onsite Duties:

• Manage daily clinical flow and team coordination
• Supervise a team of nurses and technicians
• Assign patients to clinicians and support staff
• Make clinical decisions regarding minor medical concerns (e.g., nausea, hypertension)
• Determine PRN medication needs and ketamine/esketamine dosing in collaboration with the medical team
• Administer intramuscular injections and observe esketamine treatments
• Liaise with the Office Manager to ensure safe staffing and operations
• Foster a collegial, warm, and supportive clinical environment
• Deliver ketamine treatments and provide patient-centered care
• Support real-time decisions around patient care plans
• Partner with the SIte Medical Director (a Psychiatrist) in clinical decision making.

Virtual Duties:

• Conduct medical necessity intakes for prospective patients
• Follow up on existing patient care (e.g., collect MADRS scores, communicate with external providers) and clinical outcomes
• Make determinations around ongoing course of care
• Collaborate with Site Medical Directors

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (NP) or completion of PA program with psychiatric experience
• Current certification and unrestricted licensure as an NP or PA
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration for controlled substances
• Significant psychiatric experience preferred, including familiarity with personality disorders
• Prior experience in clinical leadership or team-based environments
• Comfort discussing psychedelic treatments and related frameworks
• Excellent clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience with ketamine or esketamine a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in EMR and virtual care platforms
• A warm, collaborative working style that focuses on active problem solving

Desired Characteristics

• Warm, empathic, and collaborative interpersonal style
• Comfortable in low-volume psychopharmacology settings
• Strong leadership instincts and decision-making ability
• Interest in a holistic, humanistic approach to psychiatry
• Pay:$70.00 – $85.00/hour
• Schedule:30+ hours/week
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Workers’ compensation and malpractice insurance
• CE days and educational benefits
• Licensing and professional development support
• 401(k) with matching

Physical Setting

• Hybrid: In-person and remote responsibilities

About Our Culture

Lumin Health’s approach to care is unique, warm, and client-centered. We foster an inclusive and supportive workplace where both clients and staff thrive. To see what our clients are saying, check out our reviews on Google and HealingMaps.