Pays $53-$79/hr — Nurse Practitioner market median is ~$125k (11 jobs)
Per Diem Nurse Practitioner - Reliant Medical Group
About the Role
Per diem NP, integrated substance use. Hybrid telemedicine/on-site. Worcester, MA.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner – Behavioral Health, Substance Use in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to join our Behavioral Health team in Worcester, MA as an Integrated Substance Use Provider. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $53 - $79/hour.
- Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
- Excellent PTO package
- Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The nurse practitioner will partner with primary care and behavioral health teams to provide evidence-based medication-assisted treatment for patients with substance use disorders. Responsibilities include performing physical assessments, establishing diagnoses, implementing care plans, and providing clinical leadership within the integrated care model.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts APRN license and be board certified as a Nurse Practitioner. A minimum of 1-3 years of postgraduate experience in treating substance use disorders and dual diagnosis is required, along with active DEA and MCSR certifications.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,049 active listings.
Of the 40 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 53% have no call, 48% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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