Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$67-$72/hr
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- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Location: Danvers, MA
Pay: $67--$72 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: 20-hour week, 4 hours per day ideally. Monday - Friday - any 4 hours between 10am-3pm.
At Recovery Centers of America (RCA), we are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team providing high-quality medical care to patients undergoing treatment for substance use disorders.
What You'll Do
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in this role, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical exams, including admission assessments and see patient for acute medical issues.
- Manage detox protocols, monitor for medical withdrawal complications, and order appropriate lab work and diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe and manage medications related to withdrawal management and other medical conditions, in accordance with standing orders and protocols.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to address medical issues related to substance use treatment.
- Document care using EMR systems in a timely, accurate manner.
- Collaborate with behavioral health staff.
Who Should Apply
We're Seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Who
- Holds active licensure in Massachusetts as an PMHNP.
- Has a minimum of 2 years of psychiatric experience.
- Ideally has experience in detox, addiction medicine, or inpatient medical care.
- Demonstrates strong clinical decision-making, autonomy, and documentation skills.
Why Work with RCA?
- Competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling.
- Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment focused on saving lives
- A supportive culture and team-based approach to patient care
Apply Today
If you are a psychiatric nurse practitioner committed to providing exceptional, evidence-based care in a collaborative setting, we welcome your application.
Former Patient Statement
Please note: A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.
EEOC
Recovery Centers of America (RCA) provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), age (40 and over), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
State Specific Responsibilities
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Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct medical histories, physical exams, and manage detox protocols for patients with substance use disorders. They will also prescribe medications, document care in EMR systems, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Massachusetts PMHNP license and have at least 2 years of psychiatric experience. Experience in detox, addiction medicine, or inpatient medical care is highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Recovery Centers of America a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,275 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 43 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 49% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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