NP / PA - Part or Full Time - Psychiatric

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Behavioral Health

Location: Louisville, KY
Organization: GetWell Healthsystems
Employment Type: Full-Time OR Part Time

Position Summary

GetWell Healthsystems is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Behavioral Health or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Psychiatry to join our Behavioral Health team. This provider will deliver high-quality psychiatric care in an outpatient setting, working closely with therapists, case managers, and clinical leadership to ensure comprehensive mental health treatment for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments.
• Diagnose psychiatric disorders and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage medications, including ongoing monitoring, dosage adjustments, and side-effect evaluation.
• Provide medication management follow-up appointments.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory workup or diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, therapists, and behavioral health staff.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and wellness strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in case discussions, treatment planning, and clinical quality initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with state practice laws, prescribing regulations, and professional standards.

Qualifications – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with Psychiatric-Mental Health specialization.
• Active RN and APRN licenses in Indiana or Kentucky (depending on worksite).
• National certification as PMHNP-BC.
• DEA registration or eligibility.
• Experience in outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health strongly preferred.

Qualifications – Physician Assistant (Psychiatry)

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active PA license in Indiana or Kentucky.
• National PA certification.
• Clinical experience in psychiatry or mental health highly preferred.
• DEA registration or eligibility.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to behavioral healthcare.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records.

Work Environment

• Outpatient clinic setting serving adult and/or adolescent populations.
• Team-based environment with strong clinical support.
• Predictable schedule with consistent patient volume.