Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

At the Center for Human Development (CHD) , Care Finds a Way.

CHD is growing! We are excited to announce our newest outpatient clinical site: The CHD Griswold Center . Operating closely with our Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC), the Griswold Center serves Palmer, MA, and the broader Quaboag Hills region across Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties.

We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our patient-centered, academic team environment. Enjoy professional autonomy, a flexible schedule, and strong multidisciplinary collaboration!

The Opportunity: Innovate, Collaborate, and Lead:

In this role, you will provide high-quality outpatient psychiatric care to adults and youth while working at the top of your license. You will collaborate closely with board-certified adult and child psychiatrists, advance practice nurses, social workers, and clinical teams to deliver comprehensive behavioral healthcare across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Outpatient Psychiatric Care: Provide psychiatric evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and ongoing treatment/medication management for adults and youth.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside physicians, psychologists, APRNs, RNs, and social workers to deliver integrated, holistic care.
• Clinical Consultation: Provide clinical consultation (in-person or remotely) to members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Diagnostic & Treatment Management: Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests; design individualized treatment plans in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Family & Guardian Engagement: Consult and collaborate with guardians, families, and support networks when clinically indicated.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Licensure & Certification: Active, unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Massachusetts. State certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist required.
• Registrations: Unrestricted DEA registration, Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR), and registration with the Mass Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
• Compliance: No suspension or exclusion from participation in federal healthcare programs. X-Waiver preferred.
• Logistics: Ability to work on-site in Palmer, MA (with 1 remote work day/week) and flexibility to meet program needs.

Success Factors:

• Clinical Autonomy: Comfortable operating at the highest level of licensure within a supportive team structure.
• Collaborative & Academic Mindset: Value ongoing peer training, consultation with board-certified psychiatrists, and multidisciplinary care.
• Empathetic Caregiver: Dedicated to person-centered, trauma-informed behavioral healthcare.

Why Join The CHD Griswold Center?

• Competitive Pay: $75.00 – $88.00/hour based on experience and qualifications.
• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour schedule (five 8-hour days) with 1 remote day per week.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training and direct collaboration with board-certified adult and child psychiatrists.
• Robust Benefits Package: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, generous PTO, paid holidays, FSA, wellness discounts, and more!

Care Finds a Way:

At CHD, celebrating differences is a daily practice. Inclusion is not just a policy—it is who we are. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a proud reflection of those we serve.

Connect with our team today! Take the next step in your career with The CHD Griswold Center— apply today to join our team!