Nurse Practitioner

Beacon Behavioral Partners is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team! This full-time position will support Inpatient Psychiatric units in the Jackson, MS area. Your primary goal will be providing mental health care to our patients, offering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions.

Who We Are

Beacon Behavioral Partners is a growing network of physician-driven psychiatric practices with over 25 years of management experience within the behavioral health industry. Committed to reducing the barriers and burdens that come with owning private practice, Beacon fully manages administrative responsibilities while allowing practices to maintain clinical autonomy. This approach allows physicians to focus on what they do best – taking care of patients.

Beacon Behavioral Partners now guides practices across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. Partner clinics leverage access to an expansive network of over 400 staff members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, mental health therapists and recreational therapists at the forefront of the industry. Its experienced and forward-thinking physician advisory board provides clinicians with a supportive community for building best practices and sharing insights for an enhanced patient experience.

Why work for us?

At Beacon Behavioral Partners, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners receive competitive salaries. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) company matching; short-term disability coverage; paid holidays; accrued paid time off; and other valuable offerings.

What does the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) do? (including but not limited to)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our private practice. Your primary goal will be providing mental health care to our patients, offering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions. This role requires a professional with excellent clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients with various mental health conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans, adjusting as necessary.
• Provide patient education on mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, psychologists, and therapists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in accordance with practice policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to stay current with best practices in psychiatric care.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and practice efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by a recognized certifying body.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• 5 years of experience in psychiatric/mental health care, preferably in a private practice setting.
• Strong clinical skills in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Experience with a diverse patient population, including children, adolescents, and adults.

Physical Demands:

This job requires employees to have a full range of physical capabilities, including the ability to handle and lift patients, demonstrate manual and finger dexterity, and maintain good eye-hand coordination. Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift and carry items up to 40 lbs. Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.