Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Psychiatry (No Weekends or Call)
Worcester, MA | Full Time, Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm
About the Opportunity
Join a respected community health organization in Worcester, MA, committed to delivering high-quality, integrated primary healthcare and social services. This role provides the chance to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and multicultural environment. You will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to serving underserved populations with compassion and respect.
Position Overview
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to a broad patient population, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Working primarily in an outpatient setting, you will collaborate closely with a consulting psychiatrist and a supportive healthcare team. Your role will include issuing medications and providing education, counseling, and emotional support to patients.
Position Highlights
✓ Full-time, Monday through Friday schedule
✓ No weekends or on-call duties
✓ Work within a supportive, mission-driven environment
✓ Engage with a diverse patient population
✓ Collaborate with experienced healthcare professionals
✓ Opportunities for professional development and training
✓ Use of advanced EMR systems
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s Degree in Nursing and at least five years of relevant experience. You should be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing and possess a current DEA/Mass Controlled Substance license. Your commitment to providing culturally competent and equitable healthcare will ensure you thrive in this role.
Next Steps
If you are ready to join a team that makes a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a multi-stage interview process. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional to our team.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $120k–$149k
- Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
- $150,000
- 26 openings with a range
- Median midpoint in Massachusetts
- $158,000
- 3 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position in Worcester, Massachusetts still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on September 23, 2026.
- What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $120k–$149k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 26 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $150,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee when you start. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in Massachusetts?
- APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including Massachusetts's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate Massachusetts board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 9/23/2026