Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - PRN - Worcester, MA

7 days ago
Worcester, Massachusetts$95K - $144KPer Diem / PRNPsychiatry
Practice Authority in Massachusetts
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

About the Role

Join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – PRN, $95K-$144K in United States. St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA is seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our behavioral health team on a PRN/as‑needed basis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adult behavioral health patients.
  • Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
  • Document clinical findings, treatment plans, and follow‑up care in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
  • Deliver crisis intervention and support as needed in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Requirements

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
  • Current Massachusetts APRN license with prescriptive authority.
  • Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC).
  • Minimum 1–2 years of psychiatric clinical experience preferred; inpatient experience strongly valued.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $95K - $144K

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – PRN, $95K-$144K.

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsMedication ManagementCrisis InterventionCollaborationDocumentationInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsClinical Decision-Making
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - PRN - Worcester, MA at Tenet Healthcare a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Tenet Healthcare is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Tenet Healthcare lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $95k to $144k annually.

This is approximately 60% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Crisis Intervention, Collaboration, Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Clinical Decision-Making. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The PMHNP will provide psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adult behavioral health patients. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care and deliver crisis intervention as needed.

Benefits package: Competitive PRN compensation, Flexible scheduling, Supportive and team-oriented hospital environment. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Tenet Healthcare

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Dallas, Texas
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive PRN compensation
Flexible scheduling
Supportive and team-oriented hospital environment
3.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

7d ago

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