Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Application Information

Applicant qualifications

• Graduate of accredited masters or doctorate-level program. Applicant must be within 18 months of graduation from their nurse practitioner program or new to community health center at time of application.
• Board Certified by AANP or ANCC.
• All applicants are required to have their MA Advanced Practice License, Federal DEA, and MA Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) prior to starting clinical sessions. Preference is given to applicants who have taken or scheduled their certification exam. If your Advanced Practice License is not available at the time of application, please submit a letter from your program stating that you are in good standing and expect to be eligible to test for national certification.
• Highly committed to provide comprehensive and quality health care for underserved populations.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment.
• Applicant must be a citizen of the US or a foreign national with a Visa permitting permanent residency in the US or a non-citizen national. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; bilingual/bicultural Spanish preferred.

Application process

• Complete the online application and upload all required documents.
• Applicants are screened by the PMHNP Residency selection committee.
• After screening, applicants may be invited for interviews.
• Once accepted into the residency, applicants will meet all employment requirements of their residency employer and must provide their NPI to NeighborHealth.

Application requirements & documents

• Provide the contact information of three clinical references. These references should be from a current employer, faculty member, or preceptor.
• Complete the online residency application, which includes a personal statement, and upload all required documents (Word document, PDF, or .jpg). If you cannot provide a document on the list, provide a statement of its status where indicated.
  • Two letters of recommendation, submitted either as Word documents or PDFs. These letters of recommendation should specifically address your capabilities and interests related to this Residency Program. Letters should be addressed to the PMHNP Residency Selection.
  • Official transcript
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of graduate school degree
  • Copy of RN and NP Massachusetts license
  • Board Certification (ANCC/AANP)