Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Do you have a caring heart for individuals dealing with mental health challenges and their loved ones? Do you desire a 4-day workweek and a 3-day weekend every week so you can spend more time with the people you love or pick up that hobby you’ve been postponing for a while? If you answered “yes” to all, then we would love to have you on our team. We value your wellbeing and that of the people we care for. So, you will enjoy having adequate time for appointment sessions, so they are not rushed. You will also enjoy having ample time set aside for administrative duties. And your experience and service will be rewarded commensurably.

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy, to diverse patient populations across outpatient and inpatient settings. Your expertise will help improve mental health outcomes, promote recovery, and support overall well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working within a collaborative, innovative environment committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages, including children, geriatrics, and those with developmental disabilities.
• Prescribe and manage medications, including psychopharmacology treatments such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers, ensuring safe administration and monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients in settings such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or outpatient clinics.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks to document patient encounters accurately and efficiently.
• Provide crisis intervention and triage services for urgent mental health needs while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Engage in clinical research or quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health care practices.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and wellness strategies to promote recovery and resilience.

Skills

• Proven experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Athenahealth for comprehensive medical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology principles and medication management strategies.
• Ability to perform detailed patient assessments including vital signs, mental status exams, and physiological evaluations.
• Familiarity with diverse clinical settings, including hospital medicine, emergency medicine, ICU or trauma centers, outpatient clinics, or home care environments.
• Competence in performing procedures such as suturing, IV infusion, venipuncture, catheterization, or sterile processing when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills for teaching hospital environments or telehealth platforms; ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited PMHNP program at the master’s or higher degree level.
• Possess appropriate board certification as a PMHNP.
• Possess an active and unencumbered license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as well as a DEA license (or be able to obtain one) to prescribe controlled substances in the State of Nebraska.
• Be able to work with individuals of all ages to accurately diagnose and manage their psychiatric and mental health conditions.

Preferred Requirements

• One year or more of PMHNP experience. Outpatient experience.

*New graduates with strong clinical skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Professional liability (Malpractice) insurance

Paid/Sick time off

Professional development (Continuing Education) assistance

Relocation assistance

4 Day Work Week

Work Location

On Site, Lincoln, NE

*Not a remote position.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Outpatient PMHNP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• board certification as a PMHNP (Required)
• active & unencumbered Advanced Practice RN license (Required)
• DEA license (or be able to obtain one) (Required)

Work Location: In person