Per Diem Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- PRN / per diem
Open in 2 locations
Universal Health Services posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Massachusetts
2 open- $75.00/hr
LOWELL, MA (opens on this page)
Posted today
- $75.00/hr
HAVERHILL, MA (opens on this page)
Posted today
How this pay compares
This posting states $75 an hour. Open psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $75 an hour, the middle half $66–$80, across 5 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Psychiatric nurse practitioners employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $68.48 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Responsibilities PER DIEM PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP) Pay: Starting at $75.00/hour Schedule: Per Diem About the Role: Arbour Counseling Services is currently seeking a Per Diem Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about a career in a high-demand, high-reward area of healthcare for our clients at our Lowell location for Children, Adolescents & Adults. Applicants should possess expertise in consultation with individuals who need emotional, psychological, and behavioral support, including medication administration. Individual therapists will work collaboratively with the provider to provide comprehensive approaches to patients' needs. Provides advanced practice nursing support for patients in the psychiatric outpatient and/or partial hospital program through working with the treatment team and identifying patient treatment needs, medication assessments and adjustments, and utilization review support as needed. The provider is responsible, in conjunction with the Program Director, for planning, implementation, and evaluation, so that quality medical/psychiatric care is provided for all patients. What We Offer: Flexible schedule Competitive compensation & generous PTO Yearly tuition reimbursement License prep, testing fee & licensing fees covered by Arbour Free CEU’s Employee referral bonus program Internal advancement opportunities – leadership & management training! Growth opportunities 401(k) with company match – 50% of the first 6% of contributions Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plans Electronic Health Record (EHR) System Employee assistance program (EAP) Company outings “Perks at Work” program offering employee discounts on travel, electronics, entertainment, home appliances, food, auto, & more Essential Responsibilities: Demonstrates competency in providing services to assigned patients. Seeks and incorporates input from Program Physician, Clinic Director, and CEO, as well as other treatment providers, to identify intensity of services to be provided. Participates in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring. Gathers necessary information from patients, so that an effective and appropriate nursing care plan will be implemented. Monitors medication management including prescribing Dictates patient information in a timely manner. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the agency, community and referral sources. Arbour Counseling Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, provides trusted quality and experience throughout our continuum of behavioral health and substance use treatment programs. Individualized care services are offered to individuals of all ages, groups, families, and couples. Arbour Counseling Services prioritizes quality and convenience for the communities we serve while providing compassionate care for all. Visit us online at: https://arbourhealth.com/ About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Qualifications 1 year (Preferred) of working with a variety of psychiatric disorders Must have prior experience working with children ANCC/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified Active Massachusetts APRN Ability to prescribe suboxone preferred DEA registration with Schedule III authority preferred Minimum one year of experience in buprenorphine prescribing preferred, but willing to train Requires minimal supervision regarding use of time and ability to prioritize work assignments Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with professionals and clients/families Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations or with unpredictable or violent clients Ability to make accurate assessments and provide appropriate treatment Candidate must possess appropriate citizenship work documentation Candidate must pass a CORI and drug test, as well as other pre-employment documentation EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. 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PER DIEM PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP) Pay: Starting at $75.00/hour Schedule: Per Diem About the Role: Arbour Counseling Services is currently seeking a Per Diem Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about a career in a high-demand, high-reward area of healthcare for our clients at our Lowell location for Children, Adolescents & Adults. Applicants should possess expertise in consultation with individuals who need emotional, psychological, and behavioral support, including medication administration. Individual therapists will work collaboratively with the provider to provide comprehensive approaches to patients' needs. Provides advanced practice nursing support for patients in the psychiatric outpatient and/or partial hospital program through working with the treatment team and identifying patient treatment needs, medication assessments and adjustments, and utilization review support as needed. The provider is responsible, in conjunction with the Program Director, for planning, implementation, and evaluation, so that quality medical/psychiatric care is provided for all patients. What We Offer: Flexible schedule Competitive compensation & generous PTO Yearly tuition reimbursement License prep, testing fee & licensing fees covered by Arbour Free CEU’s Employee referral bonus program Internal advancement opportunities – leadership & management training! Growth opportunities 401(k) with company match – 50% of the first 6% of contributions Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plans Electronic Health Record (EHR) System Employee assistance program (EAP) Company outings “Perks at Work” program offering employee discounts on travel, electronics, entertainment, home appliances, food, auto, & more Essential Responsibilities: Demonstrates competency in providing services to assigned patients. Seeks and incorporates input from Program Physician, Clinic Director, and CEO, as well as other treatment providers, to identify intensity of services to be provided. Participates in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring. Gathers necessary information from patients, so that an effective and appropriate nursing care plan will be implemented. Monitors medication management including prescribing Dictates patient information in a timely manner. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the agency, community and referral sources. Arbour Counseling Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, provides trusted quality and experience throughout our continuum of behavioral health and substance use treatment programs. Individualized care services are offered to individuals of all ages, groups, families, and couples. Arbour Counseling Services prioritizes quality and convenience for the communities we serve while providing compassionate care for all. Visit us online at: https://arbourhealth.com/ About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
From Universal Health Services's job posting for LOWELL, MA, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services is a hospital company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with more than 102,000 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) employees, 30 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) acute care hospitals and more than 380 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) behavioral health inpatient facilities in 40 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Ireland and the UK. Source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)
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