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Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(MNA) | Atrius Health - Kenmore

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$110k-$164k

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Job Description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Behavioral Health Division as an Integrated Prescriber in Boston, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities

Hybrid position; Providing care both in-office and remotely from your home

Conduct Clinical Evaluations

  • Develop and implement care plans, which include prescribing and regularly evaluating and modifying as appropriate
  • Provide consultation to Primary Care Providers and other medical staff regarding behavioral health issues
  • Refer patients to the appropriate level of care

What Makes an Optum Organization Different?

As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license

We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients

We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here

  • Compensation & Benefits Highlights
  • Competitive compensation based on quality, not quantity
  • Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
  • Excellent PTO package
  • Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts.

We recognize the importance of a team–based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities — all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts APRN license and Board Certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
  • Active Federal DEA and Massachusetts MCSR Certificate required or in process.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience as a psychiatric nurse clinician, with previous experience and the ability to see both pediatric and adult patients is preferred.

The salary range for this role is $109,500 to $164,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct clinical evaluations and develop care plans, including prescribing and modifying treatments as necessary. They will also provide consultation to primary care providers regarding behavioral health issues and refer patients to appropriate levels of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts APRN license and be board certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. An active Federal DEA and Massachusetts MCSR certificate are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric NursingClinical EvaluationCare PlanningPatient ReferralPediatric CareAdult CareIntegrated Care

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

UnitedHealth Group ranks #6 of 12 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 58% have no call, 72% 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 $129k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

Hybrid position
Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
Excellent PTO package
Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution