Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Boston College is seeking a dedicated and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our University Health Services team. This role is instrumental in supporting the mental health and well-being of our diverse student population, including undergraduates, graduate students, and student-athletes. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides high-quality psychiatric care, consultation, and health education, fostering academic and personal success in alignment with the University’s mission of holistic student development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Provide ongoing mental health care, including crisis intervention, short-term therapy, and referrals to University
• Counseling Services or other specialists.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including primary care providers and athletic trainers, to create integrated treatment plans.
• Educate students on mental health topics through one-on-one appointments and workshops, promoting awareness and reducing stigma.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records, ensuring compliance with legal and medical standards.
• Participate in campus-wide wellness initiatives and provide training for staff on recognizing and addressing mental health concerns.
  
  

In order to create a more inclusive community within the Division of Student Affairs, each staff member is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $99,450 to $124,300; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatry.
• Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license with Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification in Massachusetts.
• DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• 3–5 years of experience in psychiatric mental health care, preferably with young adults or in a higher education setting.
• Strong skills in crisis management, mental health assessment, and treatment planning.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in mental health care.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Effective communication and active listening.
• Culturally sensitive care tailored to a diverse population.
• Openness to feedback and adaptability in dynamic situations.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems and standard office software.
• May involve evening or weekend hours for health promotion events, mental hall calls, or emergency coverage.
  
  

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
  
  

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity.

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.