Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Substance Use Disorders
 North Shore Physicians Group, Inc. | |
$122,803.20 - $173,867.20
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 United States, Massachusetts, Salem | |
| 81 Highland Avenue (Show on map) | |
 May 22, 2026 | |
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Salem Hospital is the North Shore's largest healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. We offer comprehensive care and a commitment to exceptional quality, safety and kindness. As a member of Mass General Brigham, founded by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Mass General Hospital, we provide North Shore patients with access to some of the most talented sub-specialists in the world through clinical collaborations.
The substance use disorder (SUD) Bridge Clinic provides rapid assessment, treatment initiation, and stabilization for patients with substance use disorders, with a specific focus on equitable care which seeks to eliminate any disparities in access to or retention in treatment by race, ethnicity, or language. The clinic is staffed by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, office-based addiction treatment (OBAT) nurses, therapists, recovery coaches, and a resource specialist. The supportive care model consists of rapid access to low threshold evaluation and treatment for individuals identified with substance use disorders throughout the Mass General Brigham system. Patients are assessed by the team and a patient-centered treatment plan is determined. The patient is managed by the Bridge Clinic team on a transitional basis while linkages are made to the suitable and patient-preferred level of care within the community. This role will provide expert addiction care to patients seen in the Bridge Clinic. This is a part-time position of variable weekday hours depending on candidate interest. We are looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Bridge Clinic team. We are able to offer a flexible schedule, targeting 16-40 hours per week. The clinic is open to patients Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and we are located on the Salem Hospital Main Campus at 55 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA. Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. This position is a Psychiatric NP and focuses on providing care to patients with mental health disorders. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings. -Performs complete histories and physical examinations. -Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. -Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings. -Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. -Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries. - Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population. - Performs other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standards Education - Prior experience in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry required Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |