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!