Psychiatry Opening in Lowell, MA
Updated 11/07/25
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Physician Assistant
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Opening in Massachusetts
Location: Methuen & Lowell, MA
Nearby Cities: Lawrence 5 m, Haverhill 10 m, Nashua, NH 25 m, Boston 30 m
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
Setting: Outpatient, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Seeking a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive behavioral health services to complex and diverse older adults. The provider will manage a caseload of patients, often in collaboration with primary care physicians, and deliver services across assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home visits, and day centers.
#### Role Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive initial behavioral health evaluations in multiple care settings
Assess patients for acute behavioral health changes, preventing hospitalizations when possible
Provide close follow-up care post-psychiatric hospitalization
Perform nursing home visits per state requirements
Make home visits and follow-ups based on clinical need
Develop individualized behavioral health treatment plans
Prescribe and adjust psychotropic medications, including gradual dose reductions (GDRs)
Monitor treatment response and adjust regimens as appropriate
Document interventions with strong emphasis on psychopharmacology management
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and caregivers
Provide teaching and behavioral health education
Participate in program development and quality initiatives
Cover for behavioral health colleagues as needed
Complete accurate and timely documentation in line with clinical standards
Maintain fiscal responsibility and adhere to organizational guidelines
Participate in local travel between facilities
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#### Candidate Requirements:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Board Certified PMHNP
Active Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner license
Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration and DEA
Current CPR certification
Minimum 5 years’ experience with geriatric patients required
Skilled nursing facility experience preferred
Experience with low-income and culturally diverse populations preferred
Ability to pass N95 mask fit test (no interfering facial hair)
COVID vaccination required
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#### Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Supplemental benefits
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#### About the Area:
Methuen and Lowell are historic cities in northeastern Massachusetts, close to Boston and southern New Hampshire. The region offers a rich cultural scene, excellent schools, and convenient access to major highways. With proximity to Boston (30 m), residents enjoy the amenities of a large metro area while living in communities with a strong sense of character and history.
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