Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate
$146k to $177k
Against the Cambridge typical range
Job description
Job Title: Full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) 3x10 About Lumin Health Lumin Health is at the forefront of a transformative health movement. Our mission is to make cutting-edge mental health treatments accessible to all, pioneering advancements and broadening reach in mental health care for conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.
We are a leading provider of in-network medical psychedelics, specializing in outpatient ketamine and esketamine therapies and preparing for the wave of new psychedelic medications coming to market. Why Join Us As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at Lumin Health, you will be a cornerstone of our compassionate, patient-centered team dedicated to redefining mental health care.
You’ll take on a clinical and leadership role that blends direct patient care with team coordination, supporting clients through innovative treatments and guiding a team of healthcare professionals. This is an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment and contribute meaningfully to pioneering psychiatric care.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated, empathetic, and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. In this hybrid role, you will act as the Lead Clinician on-site while also performing key responsibilities virtually. You’ll support clients undergoing ketamine and esketamine treatments, oversee day-to-day clinical operations, and provide supervision to a multidisciplinary team.
Schedule Onsite: Three 10-hour shifts (8am-6pm, 9am-7pm, or 10am-8pm) per week Virtual: “Fee for service” virtual hours for intakes and follow up visits.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily clinical flow and team coordination Supervise a team of nurses and technicians Assign patients to clinicians and support staff Make clinical decisions regarding minor medical concerns (e.g., nausea, hypertension) Determine PRN medication needs and ketamine/esketamine dosing in collaboration with the medical team Administer intramuscular injections and observe esketamine treatments Liaise with the Office Manager to ensure safe staffing and operations Foster a collegial, warm, and supportive clinical environment Deliver ketamine treatments and provide patient-centered care Support real-time decisions around patient care plans Partner with the SIte Medical Director (a Psychiatrist) in clinical decision making.
Virtual Duties: Conduct medical necessity intakes for prospective patients Follow up on existing patient care (e.g., collect MADRS scores, communicate with external providers) and clinical outcomes Make determinations around ongoing course of care Collaborate with Site Medical Directors Qualifications Master's degree in Nursing (NP) or completion of PA program with psychiatric experience Current certification and unrestricted licensure as an NP or PA Prescriptive authority and DEA registration for controlled substances Significant psychiatric experience preferred, including familiarity with personality disorders Prior experience in clinical leadership or team-based environments Comfort discussing psychedelic treatments and related frameworks Excellent clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills Experience with ketamine or esketamine a plus, but not required Proficiency in EMR and virtual care platforms A warm, collaborative working style that focuses on active problem solving Desired Characteristics Warm, empathic, and collaborative interpersonal style Comfortable in low-volume psychopharmacology settings Strong leadership instincts and decision-making ability Interest in a holistic, humanistic approach to psychiatry Compensation & Benefits Pay: $70.
00 – $85.00/hour Schedule: 30+ hours/week Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and 11 paid holidays Workers’ compensation and malpractice insurance CE days and educational benefits Licensing and professional development support 401(k) with matching Physical Setting Outpatient treatment center Hybrid: In-person and remote responsibilities About Our Culture Lumin Health’s approach to care is unique, warm, and client-centered.
We foster an inclusive and supportive workplace where both clients and staff thrive. To see what our clients are saying, check out our reviews on Google and Healing. Maps.
Benefits
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Work Location: In person Salary $70 - $85 per hour
Description copied from Lumin Health's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.
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