Psychiatric Prescriber

Job no:

R-0000002482

Position Title:

Psychiatric Prescriber

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$77,194.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

01/01/2026

Job Description:

Job Title: College Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Department: Counseling Service

Division: Student Life

Position Type: Staff Part-time

Hours per week: 20-37.5 (depending on applicants)

Weeks per year: 39-43

Work Schedule: variable

Direct Reports: None

Core Job Duties and Responsibilities

Psychiatric assessment/evaluation/hospitalization of students

• Psychotropic medication prescription and monitoring

• Legally sound documentation of all treatment and consultation

• Consultation to and occasional training of Counseling Service and Health Service staff

• Consultation with off campus providers and hospital personnel

• Provision of on-call services

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Counseling Service

• Assess and manage risk in all clinical encounters

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Medical Doctor (M.D.) or advanced-practice registered nurse who has completed a master level or doctoral program in nursing, licensure in Massachusetts or if out of state, license eligibility with license required by start date, Board certification or eligibility, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification and Massachusetts controlled substance registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Outstanding clinical assessment skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team, understanding of and adherence to state law and ethical guidelines, commitment to cultural humility and to the needs of Mount Holyoke College's diverse community.

License/Certifications:

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) or advanced-practice registered nurse who has completed a master level or doctoral program in nursing, licensure in Massachusetts or if out of state, license eligibility with license required by start date, Board certification or eligibility, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification and Massachusetts controlled substance registration.

Physical Demands:

• Able to be on campus and sit and ambulate well enough to work with students

• Working Conditions: Office environment - may be some remote work, on-call responsibilities 24/7

Hiring Range: $81.00 - $85.58 per hour

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Disability and Leave Benefits

• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.