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$160kavg salary
Moderatedemand

Addiction psychiatric NP positions in Pawtucket. Substance abuse & addiction treatment positions.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for Inpatient Services in Beautiful Coastal Massachusetts

Cumberland Hall Hospital

$150k-$170k/yr
Pawtucket, Rhode IslandFull-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 15, 2026

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  • •Get DEA X-waiver for buprenorphine prescribing
  • •Build motivational interviewing skills
  • •Understand MAT protocols (Suboxone, Vivitrol)
  • •Stay current on state opioid prescribing laws
  • •Consider dual diagnosis (addiction + mental health) training

Why Addiction?

High Demand

Addiction specialists are critically needed — over 40 million Americans have a substance use disorder.

Loan Repayment

Many addiction positions qualify for NHSC loan repayment up to $50,000+ for serving underserved areas.

Meaningful Impact

Help patients reclaim their lives through evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

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Substance abuse & addiction treatment positions. Get DEA X-waiver for buprenorphine prescribing

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Practice Authority

Rhode Island has full practice authority for NPs.

High Demand

Addiction specialists are critically needed — over 40 million Americans have a substance use disorder.

Loan Repayment

Many addiction positions qualify for NHSC loan repayment up to $50,000+ for serving underserved areas.

Meaningful Impact

Help patients reclaim their lives through evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Salary & Compensation

Addiction PMHNPs in Pawtucket earn $160k annually.

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Pawtucket at a Glance

Pawtucket

Population
75,604
Cost of Living
107
Median Income
$71k
Shortage
✓ No
Metro: Providence-Warwick

Market

DemandModerate (40/100)
COL-Adjusted Salary
$150k($160k nom.)

Healthcare

LifespanCare New EnglandBrown University Health

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Addiction PMHNP Jobs in Pawtucket: Quick Facts

As of April 2026, there is 1 addiction PMHNP position available in Pawtucket, RI. The average salary for these positions is $160K per year, which is approximately $150K when adjusted for Pawtucket's cost of living index (107). Pawtucket has a population of 75,604 and has growing demand for mental health services. Rhode Island is a full practice authority state for nurse practitioners. The typical salary range for addiction roles is $120K-180K.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, HRSA HPSA data. Updated April 2026.

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Addiction PMHNP Jobs in Pawtucket — FAQ

How many addiction PMHNP jobs are available in Pawtucket, RI?

As of April 2026, there is 1 addiction PMHNP position available in Pawtucket, RI. New positions are posted regularly as demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners continues to grow.

What is the average PMHNP salary in Pawtucket?

The average addiction PMHNP salary in Pawtucket is approximately $160K per year. Adjusted for the local cost of living (index: 107), this equates to about $150K in purchasing power.

Does Rhode Island allow PMHNPs full practice authority?

Rhode Island has full practice authority for nurse practitioners. PMHNPs must practice under physician supervision for prescribing and some clinical decisions.

Is Pawtucket a good place for PMHNP careers?

Pawtucket has growing demand for mental health providers. With a population of 75,604 in the Providence-Warwick metro, Pawtucket offers access to major health systems including Lifespan, Care New England, Brown University Health.

What qualifications do I need for addiction PMHNP jobs?

To work as a PMHNP in Pawtucket, you need: a Master's or Doctoral degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing, ANCC PMHNP-BC certification, an active RN and APRN license in Rhode Island, and DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.