Expanding practice seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Child & Adolescent) to work in Brighton, Massachusetts! (Boston Area) Join a mission-driven, comprehensive health center providing integrated behavioral health services to a diverse, underserved community, part-time, with flexible scheduling.
CONTACT: Katie Patterson
Company: - Comprehensive community health practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services
- Serves over 13,500 patients annually; 90% low-income, over 70% needing services in a language other than English
- Mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization focused on health equity
- Strong track record of internal employee development and promotion
- Fluency in English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred; experience in diverse cultures a plus
Compensation: - Pay range: $59.00 $75.00/hour
- Medical and dental insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Health reimbursement arrangement
- Travel reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
Job/Practice Description: Psychiatric NP, Child & Adolescent - Part-time, hours per week, with flexible scheduling
- Evaluate and treat patients under 18, providing psychiatric assessment, care, and health education
- Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, using evidence-based medicine
- Provide consultation to nurses triaging walk-in or call-in patients
- Manage and follow up on patients through EMR
- Maintain continuity of care across referrals, ER visits, and specialty/inpatient services
- Refer patients for specialty services in consultation with an MD
- Participate in continuing education and annual performance evaluations
- Educate patients and families on mental health, medications, and treatment plans
- Collaborate with behavioral health clinicians on medication management referrals and follow-ups
- Productivity standard: 90% clinical time, 10% case management; 7 8 patients per 4-hour session
Requirements: - Active Massachusetts license to practice psychiatry
- Active PMHNP board certification
- At least 2 years of experience working with children and adolescents
- Prior ambulatory experience preferred
Location offers: - Vibrant, multicultural Boston neighborhood known for its mix of families, students, and young professionals
- Rated one of the safest and best neighborhoods to live in Boston
- Home to three distinct village hubs: Brighton Center, Cleveland Circle, and Oak Square each with its own dining, shopping, and local charm
- Close to major institutions including Boston College, St. Elizabeth s Medical Center, and New Balance s world headquarters
- Chestnut Hill Reservoir offers a popular 1.5-mile walking/jogging loop
- Great public transit access (Green Line) and quick commute into downtown Boston (under 10 minutes to many areas)
- Rich dining, nightlife, and arts scene, including Brighton Music Hall for live performances
- Above-average public schools
