Locum Tenens Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job – Brockton, MA (02301)

2 months ago
Brockton, MassachusettsSalary Range: $3,170 - $3,400ContractPsychiatry

Job Description

About the Role

$3,170-$3,400/week. M-F 8-4. No nights. Inpatient psych. Make a difference. Short-term locum.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No night shifts No weekend work

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients
  • Prescribe psychiatric medications and provide psychotherapeutic interventions in accordance with Massachusetts regulations
  • Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention when necessary
  • Coordinate care with case managers, family members, and other stakeholders to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Requirements

  • Active Massachusetts nurse practitioner license (or eligibility to obtain) and controlled substance license
  • Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations, including those affected by homelessness and substance use disorders
  • Deliver independent care or collaborate with supervising physicians as required

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation
  • Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $3,170 - $3,400 per week
  • Healthcare Setting: Inpatient psychiatric unit at a modern 112-bed behavioral health facility
  • Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
  • Minimum 2 years of recent experience in inpatient psychiatry or behavioral health
  • Inclusive, patient-centered approach to mental health care

Work Schedule

  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm (8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week)

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum Tenens Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job – Brockton, MA (02301) at General Healthcare Resources a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at General Healthcare Resources 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

General Healthcare Resources lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $166k to $177k annually.

This is approximately 43% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $176800 per weekly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Brockton, Massachusetts.

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6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Contract

Posted

2mo ago

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