Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP)

Protouch Staffing; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Malpractice coverage

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Protouch Staffing in Boston, MA is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to deliver psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing mental health care in long-term care and skilled nursing settings. The role is based in South Boston and surrounding areas, with a flexible weekday schedule and opportunities for both full-time and part-time work.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Massachusetts NP license, PMHNP certification, and experience in geriatric psychiatry,

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts.
• PMHNP certification.
• Experience providing psychiatric care as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management.
• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as appropriate.
• Monitor patients' responses to treatment and adjust medications when necessary.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric follow-up and medication management.

Skills

PMHNP certification

Active MA NP license

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independent work

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Geriatric care

Job description

Location: South Boston, MA,

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Schedule: Flexible weekday schedule, based on position requirements

Setting: Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and similar healthcare settings

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) to provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing mental health care to patients in South Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have experience providing psychiatric care in long-term care, skilled nursing facilities, or similar healthcare settings. Candidates should be comfortable evaluating patients with mental health conditions, managing psychiatric medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patients' mental and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as appropriate.
• Monitor patients' responses to treatment and adjust medications when necessary.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric follow-up and medication management.

Requirements

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts.
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
• Previous experience providing psychiatric care as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management.
• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in long-term care settings.
• Experience in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) or nursing homes.
• Experience treating geriatric patients and managing behavioral health needs.
• Experience providing psychiatric services in assisted living or similar residential healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with psychiatric medication management for medically complex patients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, as applicable.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO), as applicable.
• Life insurance, as applicable.
• Malpractice coverage, as applicable.
• Flexible scheduling based on position requirements.