Salem State University values, celebrates and appreciates diversity in all its forms and endeavors to create a space that reflects the campus community population which it serves. Our students come to Salem State University from 38 states and 48 countries and reflect the demographics of the greater Boston community in which we live. We are passionate about providing an experience for them and our fellow staff and faculty, where everyone can feel supported while they explore, learn, and celebrate their identities, similarities, and differences. We welcome you to come celebrate with us and become a member of our community.

The Nurse Practitioner, Psych Prescriber provides routine and emergent psychiatric care to Salem State University students. This includes performing a comprehensive mental health history and diagnostic interview, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, and making therapeutic decisions including prescribing medications within the scope of state licensure. Collaborates with and provides consultation to other treatment providers including mental health and medical providers. Monitors patient outcomes and initiates changes in treatment plan based on patient response. The provider must demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and serving underrepresented populations, follow agency policies and procedures consistent with state mental health statutes, ethical guidelines, best practices, HIPAA, and FERPA, and maintain accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations. This position is funded via grant funds for this fiscal year only.

• Completes health assessments (patient histories and physical exams)
• Orders, collects, and interprets relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans based on patient assessments. Plans include but are not limited to patient education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing.
• Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
• Provide training and consultation to counseling and health services staff.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with a young adult patient population or in a college health or mental health setting preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply online and attach a resume and cover letter. Application review will begin immediately and continue until an adequate pool is developed. 

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university

Working Conditions:

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

All newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Salem State University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement.

Please note: Contracted positions are part-time and non-benefitted. All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Contracted positions are not eligible for H1B Visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

Salem State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.