Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job ID: TR-789C7259
Worcester, MA
Psychiatry
Full-timeoutpatient

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Psychiatry (No Weekends)

Worcester, MA | Full Time, Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm

About the Opportunity

Join a leading community health organization in Worcester, MA, dedicated to delivering high-quality, integrated primary health care and social services. With a mission to provide compassionate and equitable care to underserved populations, this organization values diversity and innovation. This is an ideal position for mission-driven clinicians who thrive in multicultural environments and are committed to making a difference in the community.

Position Overview

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will assess, diagnose, and treat diverse patient populations in an outpatient setting. You will collaborate closely with a consulting psychiatrist to provide comprehensive patient care, and your role will include issuing medication and offering psychiatric health services, education, and counseling. This position requires professionalism, cultural competence, and a commitment to ethical standards.

Position Highlights

✓ Full-time schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

✓ No weekend work

✓ Outpatient setting focusing on diverse patient populations

✓ Collaborative team environment with a consulting psychiatrist

✓ Emphasis on culturally competent and equitable care

✓ Opportunities for professional development and required training

✓ Supportive work culture with a focus on compassion and respect

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual salary: $120,000 – $149,075
  • Generous PTO package
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 403b retirement plan with employer contribution
  • CME time and coverage of DEA and licensing fees
  • Eligibility for NHSC Federal Loan Repayment program
  • 4 weeks of vacation, 24 hours of personal time, 56 hours sick time, 10 holidays
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate is a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with at least five years of experience. You should be a graduate of an ANA-accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing and hold current licensure in Massachusetts. Your ability to work independently, your strong communication skills, and your dedication to ethical patient care will ensure success in this role.

    Next Steps

    If you are ready to make an impact in a vibrant community health setting, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for interviews. Take the next step in your career and join a team committed to excellence in patient care.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    $120k–$149k
    Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
    $150,000
    29 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 29 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, never you. 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.