Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) -Adult WRCH

1 month ago
Worcester, Massachusetts$145K - $165KFull TimePsychiatry
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends
Practice Authority in Massachusetts
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Massachusetts Medical School as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) -Adult WRCH in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • up care of adult patients in accordance with generally accepted standards of psychiatric
  • mental health advanced practice nursing and within the scope of practice and licensure. Prescribe psychiatric/medical medications Provide on
  • professional personnel providing instructions Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

  • Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP
  • BC) Current, unrestricted licensure as a psychiatric

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $145K - $165K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Massachusetts Medical School as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) -Adult WRCH.

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentDiagnosisTreatmentFollow-up CareMedication MonitoringAIMS TestingInformed Treatment DecisionsContinuity of CareDischarge PlanningPerformance ImprovementJoint Commission ComplianceLaboratory TestsPhysical ExaminationsRecord KeepingElectronic Medical RecordsCost-Effective Care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) -Adult WRCH position at University of Massachusetts Medical School includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at University of Massachusetts Medical School 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

University of Massachusetts Medical School lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $145k to $165k annually.

This is approximately 48% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($145k–$165k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, Follow-up Care, Medication Monitoring, AIMS Testing, Informed Treatment Decisions, Continuity of Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive behavioral health care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for adult patients with complex mental health conditions, often involving medication management and collaboration with community providers.

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About University of Massachusetts Medical School

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Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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