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.


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