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 expert psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for diverse patient populations. Your expertise will help improve mental health outcomes through evidence-based interventions, medication management, and collaborative care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills directly impact patients’ well-being and recovery. You will utilize advanced clinical knowledge to deliver comprehensive mental health services across outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care.

Duties

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including patient history, mental status examinations, and risk evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating psychopharmacology, therapy referrals, and lifestyle modifications.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications, including complex regimens involving psychotropic agents.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic patient care.
• Provide telehealth consultations to expand access to mental health services for diverse populations.
• Document all clinical encounters accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, medication adherence, and coping strategies to promote recovery and resilience.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with valid licensure in the practicing state.
• Proven experience in behavioral health settings with exposure to acute care environments such as emergency rooms or psychiatric units preferred.
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology, diagnostic evaluation (ICD-10 coding), and clinical research methodologies.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Athenahealth for efficient documentation and patient management.
• Experience working with diverse populations including children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
• Ability to perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments related to mental health conditions.
• Excellent communication skills for effective triage, patient education, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing exceptional psychiatric care that transforms lives! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported through ongoing training in areas such as trauma-informed care, hospice & palliative medicine, acute pain management, and more. This paid position offers the chance to work in a vibrant setting dedicated to excellence in mental health services across outpatient clinics, inpatient units, or telehealth platforms—empowering you to elevate patient outcomes every day!

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person