Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency

Program description

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency program is designed to provide the clinical and academic experience necessary for a new psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner to step into the professional role in a community health center. Over 12 months, residents immerse themselves in a blend of clinical and academic experiences, preparing them to step into their roles with competence, mastery, and a deep sense of confidence.

The residents will be trained to collaborate with providers in various disciplines within our Integrative Behavioral Health model. By the end of this residency, they will emerge as skilled psychiatric providers ready to serve patients from diverse backgrounds with complex clinical needs in a community health center.

More about our program:

• NeighborHealth offers two residency slots for this intensive training program for recent graduates or newly certified psychiatric nurse practitioners, or those nearing graduation.
• Clinical training in general psychiatry, integrated behavioral health, and specialty clinics across NeighborHealth sites in East Boston, South End, and Revere.
• Dedicated preceptors (licensed NPs and MDs) with at least 2 years of clinical experience provide direct supervision or consultation during the precepted sessions. Residents will increase in independence throughout the year.
• As a community health center, our knowledge base and service emphasis extend beyond the four walls of our clinics. The communities we serve tend to have significantly lower life expectancy and higher incidence of chronic disease; these topics will be highlighted and addressed throughout the residency. We believe that Integrated Behavioral Health is an important element in addressing this concern.
• Leadership and professional development skills are taught during clinical and didactic sessions. Our goal is to build on the skills our Residents currently have and ultimately develop our Residents into leaders, teachers, and role models for future students and Residents.

Program structure

Full-time, 40 hours per week, including:

• Precepted sessions in general psychiatry, integrated behavioral health, and specialty clinics across multiple sites. Potential specialty experiences may include Pediatric Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Behavioral Health Urgent Care.
• Additional time per week for:
  • Didactic learning
  • Administrative and clinical follow-up
  • QI project

Program benefits

Full-time salaried position with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Personal and sick leave
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• CEU time and staff development funds
• Retirement plan
• Post-Residency NP Mentorship if hired as a PMHNP at NeighborHealth
• Eligibility under Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Evaluation methods

• Pre- and post-residency self-evaluation
• Quarterly faculty evaluation of each resident
• Weekly meeting with the residency program director

Program leadership

• Director: Zoe Blatt, PMHNP-BC, MPH
• Manager: Jesse Wilson, PMHNP-BC

Application process

• Complete the online application and upload the required documents: 
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation that specifically address your capabilities and interests related to this residency program. Letters should be addressed to the PMHNP Residency Selection Committee (PDF).
  • Contact information for two clinical references (current employer, faculty member, or preceptor)
  • Official transcript and a copy of the professional diploma (BSN, MSN)
  • Copy of RN and NP Massachusetts license and Board Certification (ANCC/AANP)
• 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.