Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our multidisciplinary mental health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to patients across diverse settings. Your expertise will help improve mental health outcomes, promote recovery, and enhance overall well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills in clinical evaluation, medication management, and patient education will make a meaningful difference.

Duties

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including patient history, mental status examinations, and risk assessments using EMR systems such as Epic and eClinicalWorks.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans incorporating psychopharmacology, therapy referrals, and lifestyle modifications aligned with best practices.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications, ensuring safe administration and adherence to HIPAA regulations and state-specific prescribing laws.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Manage acute psychiatric episodes by providing crisis intervention, triage services, and stabilization in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, medication use, lifestyle adjustments, and community resources to foster recovery and resilience.
• Document all clinical encounters accurately within EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth for seamless continuity of care.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives or quality improvement projects aimed at advancing behavioral health practices.
• Stay current with emerging trends in psychopharmacology, trauma-informed care, geriatrics, pediatric mental health, substance use disorders including alcohol and opioid dependence treatments.
• Maintain compliance with infection control protocols during patient interactions and sterile procedures when necessary.

Skills

• Proven experience with psychiatric medication management including psychotropics; familiarity with CPT coding for billing purposes.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health assessment tools and diagnostic criteria such as ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems.
• Proficiency in telehealth platforms to deliver remote mental health services effectively.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, mental status exams, and physiological evaluations when needed.
• Skilled in crisis intervention techniques such as de-escalation strategies for acute agitation or suicidal ideation.
• Experience working with diverse populations including children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia (Alzheimer’s/dementia care), hospice & palliative medicine patients.
• Familiarity with medical procedures like venipuncture for lab testing or medication administration routes including injections or IV infusions.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations including HIPAA compliance for patient confidentiality and documentation standards.
• Competence in managing complex cases involving trauma (Level I/II trauma center experience), substance use disorders (including opioid treatment), or post-acute care settings such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
• Ability to utilize EMR/EHR systems efficiently for documentation, order entry, discharge planning, utilization review, and case management activities. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives through innovative mental health care! We value your expertise in delivering compassionate service while advancing your professional growth in a supportive environment that emphasizes excellence across all aspects of behavioral health practice.

Pay: $86,436.39 - $104,095.44 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77036