Nurse Practitioner – Psychiatry, Merrimack Valley Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

Nurse Practitioner – Psychiatry, Merrimack Valley Mass General Brigham Community Physicians United States, Massachusetts, Haverhill 600 Primrose Street (Show on map) Jun 13, 2025
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP), you’ll deliver expert, patient-centered mental health care to a diverse population. You’ll collaborate closely with primary care and specialty providers to deliver integrated behavioral health services. This is an excellent opportunity to provide meaningful care in both in-person and remote settings, helping patients achieve better health outcomes through holistic, team-based treatment.
The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. This position is a Psychiatric NP and focuses on providing care to patients with behavioral health needs.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct psychiatric care, counseling, and patient education to individuals across various age groups.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including complete histories and mental status exams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results to support accurate diagnoses and care planning.
• Develop and manage personalized treatment plans, including follow-up care.
• Working in an integrated and collaborative manner with primary care providers through direct and indirect consultation to assist with optimizing care plans.
• Prescribe medications in alignment with clinical best practices and regulatory standards.
• Document patient encounters clearly and timely, including progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Working as part of a behavioral health team with other psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatrists, providing cross coverage as needed. Education Master’s Degree in Nursing (required) Licensure
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts (required)
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in Hampshire (required by start date) Experience Experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Strong ability to build therapeutic relationships and communicate effectively
In-depth knowledge of psychiatric practice, diagnosis, and medication management
Commitment to continuous improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.