Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job description

OVERVIEW

Overstory Health builds world-class patient-centric Partial Hospital & Intensive Outpatient (PHP & IOP) programs for those with high acuity mental health needs. Our mission is to provide more accessible and dignified behavioral health care for clients when they need care the most. With a clinical model validated by McLean Hospital, we deliver comprehensive psychiatric, therapeutic, and community reintegration services to our patients. Our teams provide high-quality, whole-person, evidence-based care, with the goal of patient stability, connection, and confidence from program admission to post-graduation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Overstory Health, we help adults heal, grow, and thrive by offering comprehensive behavioral health care when once-a-week therapy isn’t enough. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in supporting clients through some of their most challenging moments. You’ll work closely with a collaborative care team to provide thoughtful psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and compassionate clinical support in both our Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact—within a modern care model rooted in community, backed by evidence, and focused on whole-person healing.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Provide Psychiatric Care
Complete psychiatric evaluations and intake assessments for new clients
Create and guide individualized treatment plans in partnership with the care team
Prescribe and manage medications, monitor for effectiveness and side effects, and adjust as needed
Offer support in clinical crises and help manage complex behavioral health needs
Support Ongoing Health & Recovery
Monitor mental and physical health status, including vital signs and symptoms
Oversee medication self-administration during programming and ensure safe handling of client medications
Educate clients and families on diagnoses, medications, and self-care strategies
Participate in individual check-ins and therapeutic groups when appropriate
Work as Part of a Collaborative Team
Partner with therapists, social workers, and care coordinators to provide integrated, team-based care
Attend daily scheduled treatment team meetings and case reviews to discuss progress and adjust plans
Coordinate with outside providers and resources to support continuity of care and smooth transitions
Document & Lead with Accountability
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EMR
Uphold the highest standards for ethical, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care
Stay current on best practices in psychiatric care and participate in ongoing learning and development
QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) and board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Active, unrestricted licensure and DEA certification
Experience working with clients in behavioral health settings such as PHP or IOP
Deep knowledge of psychiatric medications, diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment
Clear communicator and strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments
Compassionate, culturally responsive, and committed to improving outcomes
Experience working in EMRs and adapting to new technologies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
Mass Medicaid Enrollment required

• Monday to Friday 8:30-5
• Downtown Boston location
• PHP and IOP with wraparound case management