Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

This position requires an actively licensed and credential-ready Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). The role combines psychiatric expertise with compassionate care, addressing complex mental health needs while fostering collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will assess, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans that may include medication management and therapeutic interventions. This role involves regular evaluation of patients using Klarisana’s ketamine protocols and contributing to a comprehensive, holistic care model.

Primary responsibilities will include: medication management; conducting new patient intakes; and supporting in-clinic patient care as needed, such as administration of ketamine.

DUTIES

Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and provide evidence-based diagnoses.

Collaborate with patients to create personalized treatment plans.

Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications while educating patients on their use.

Perform new patient intakes and evaluations, including regular review of high-utilization ketamine therapy patients, and documentation for prior authorizations as needed.

Work closely with therapists, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.

Evaluate and monitor the safety and efficacy of ketamine treatments in alignment with Klarisana’s protocols.

Support in-clinic needs as required, administering and monitoring ketamine treatment.

Document clinical work in a timely manner using electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Stay updated on psychiatric and psychedelic treatment advancements through training and professional development.

Participate in clinical supervision, case consultations, and team meetings.

Adhere to professional licensure guidelines and seek consultation when appropriate.

Support patients during appointments, including walking them to cars or other locations if needed.

Review and stay up to date on Klarisana policy and procedure.

Additional duties as assigned

• Licensure:

• • Active and unrestricted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license for Colorado and/or Texas required
  • Valid Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado and/or Texas required
  • Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license in Colorado and/or Texas required
• Certification:
• • Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
  • Active BLS required

• Experience: Preferred experience in psychiatric medication management. Working with patients impacted by depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions

• Familiarity with ketamine therapy or other psychedelic treatments, including Spravato, is a plus. Training will be provided for individuals new to these modalities.