Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Mass General Brigham

. Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to psychiatric patients .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeJamaica Plain • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $135,720 - $173,867 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychiatric care, including conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing clinical documentation. Proficient in managing substance use disorders and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

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Master's Degree NursingMassachusetts Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric Assessments/EvaluationsSubstance Use Disorder ManagementCARN-NP Certification

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Hard Skills

Biopsychosocial EvaluationsPsychopharmacological EvaluationsClinical DocumentationBedside ProceduresLaboratory Test InterpretationMedication OrderingTreatment PlanningWithdrawal ManagementDiagnostic ClarificationEmergency Response

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingCalmness Under PressureQuality Control MaintenanceTeaching and Precepting

Certifications & Qualifications

CARN-NP

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Psychiatric NursingAddiction TreatmentPatient CareClinical PracticesRegulatory Policies

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Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to psychiatric patients
Complete biopsychosocial and psychopharmacological evaluations
Perform complete histories and physical examinations
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests
Develop plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
Order medications and write prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies
Provide timely clinical documentation, including admission, progress, procedure, operative, and discharge notes
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population
Provide expert clinical care to patients with substance use disorder on the hospital Addiction Consult Team
Provide rapid assessment, diagnostic clarification, withdrawal management, pharmacotherapy initiation, treatment planning, and discharge linkage to ongoing addiction treatment
Work with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, resource specialists, and recovery coaches
May precept a small group of learners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree Nursing required
Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner required
CARN-NP preferred or obtainable within the first 18 months of employment
2 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner required
Solid understanding of psychiatric clinical practices
Skilled in conducting psychiatric assessments/evaluations
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public

Benefits

Comp & perks

No weekends or holidays
Ability to work four 10-hour shifts
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs
Professional growth support
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities