Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Resident

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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Mental Health

All Locations:

10 Gove Street – Taylor Building, 1601 Washington Street, 20 Maverick Square – Cradock Building

Position Summary:

NeighborHealth’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Residency Program is a 12-month, full-time, salaried postgraduate training program designed for PMHNP Residents seeking advanced clinical and professional development in community-focused psychiatric care. The Residency provides structured, supervised, hands-on clinical training and formal didactics to support new graduates (within 18 months of graduation) in delivering individualized, evidence-based, patient-centered psychiatric care across the lifespan, while respecting patients’ backgrounds, needs, preferences, and life experiences.

Candidate Requirements

• Newly graduated or newly certified PMHNPs (within 18 months of graduation) or those nearing graduation from an accredited Graduate Nursing program with Massachusetts licensure and board certification by June 15, 2026.
• Dedication to providing culturally sensitive mental health care in FQHC or underserved settings.
• Commitment to completing the full 12-month Residency program.
• Demonstrated interest in community-based, integrated behavioral health care.
• Ability to provide care that is individualized, respectful, and responsive to patient backgrounds, needs, and preferences.

Program Objectives

• High-Quality, Patient-Centered Care: Prepare PMHNP Residents to deliver compassionate, individualized psychiatric care across the lifespan and diverse community settings.
• Access & Community Impact: Expand access to mental health services and address barriers to care for underserved populations in FQHC settings.
• Professional Growth & Retention: Support long-term career satisfaction and workforce development among PMHNP Fellows.
• Leadership & Professional Development: Develop future leaders in behavioral health, integrated care, quality improvement, and education.
• Technology & Innovation: Build competence in technology-enabled care, including telehealth and digital health tools, as appropriate to patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Training:

• Participate in precepted general and specialty psychiatry sessions across multiple clinical sites.
• Deliver care under direct supervision and consultation with experienced licensed preceptors (NPs and physicians).
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary integrated behavioral health model.
• Engage in specialty experiences which may include Pediatric Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Behavioral Health Urgent Care.
• Incorporate patients’ values, preferences, living needs, and transitions of care into treatment planning.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric care—including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, crisis intervention, and collateral coordination—while ensuring accurate documentation, timely encounter submission, and appropriate billing.
• Utilize supervision to refine psychopharmacology and clinical decision-making skills.

​Educational Development:

• Attend weekly structured didactics addressing clinical psychiatry, integrated care, leadership, ethics, professionalism, and access-to-care considerations.
• Demonstrate openness to diverse life experiences and constructive feedback.
  

Quality Improvement (QI):

• Design and implement a QI project focused on improving patient outcomes, access, or care processes.
• Participate in evaluation of outcomes and reflective practice.
  

Administrative and Professional Responsibilities:

• Complete required documentation, evaluations, and self-assessments.
• Participate in scheduled mentorship, supervision, and performance reviews.
• Engage in professional development activities aligned with accreditation standards.
  

Evaluation and Mentorship

• Initial and end-of-program self-evaluations.
• Quarterly formal evaluations by Residency faculty.
• Regular meetings with the Residency Program Director for individualized guidance and professional development.
  

Program Benefits

• Full-time (40 hours/week) salaried position with comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Personal and sick leave
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • CEU time and staff development funds
  • Retirement plan
• Development of a professional clinical portfolio documenting accomplishments and growth during fellowship.
• Eligibility under Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Post-residency mentorship for PMHNPs hired at NeighborHealth.
  

Important Dates

• Application Opens: January 26, 2026
• Application Deadline: March 2, 2026
• Interviews Conducted: April 6, 2026 and April 27, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: May 11, 2025
• Program Start Date: October 2026

Salary

• $115,875 annually

For questions or additional information, please contact us via email: PMHNP@Neighborhealth.com

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