Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

At Mercy Care, healthcare is more than a profession - it is a calling. For more than 40 years, Mercy Care has cared for Atlantans who are not well served by the traditional healthcare system, including people without insurance, individuals experiencing homelessness, and families navigating life in a new country. Today, we are building on that legacy through our three-year strategic plan, our Conspiracy of Compassion. Our goal is ambitious: to reach more people, remove barriers to care, and address the medical, social, and economic needs that shape health outcomes. To make that vision a reality, we need talented and compassionate clinicians to join our team. Whether you are providing direct patient care, helping patients navigate complex challenges, or helping us build a healthcare system that better serves those too often left behind, your work will have a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. If you believe healthcare should be compassionate, accessible, and transformative, consider a career with Mercy Care. Together, we can change lives - and help redefine what healthcare can be.

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide high-quality, trauma-informed psychiatric care to underserved populations within our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). In this role, you will diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions, provide psychiatric medication management, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver integrated, whole-person care. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will address behavioral health needs while considering the social determinants of health that impact the diverse communities we serve.

What You Will Do

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychiatric medication management and ongoing follow-up care.
• Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based behavioral health services.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists through APRN Protocol Agreements.
• Work closely with primary care providers, therapists, social workers, and care teams in an integrated care model.
• Support patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Participate in community outreach events and health fairs 3–4 times annually.
• Promote equitable healthcare access and positive patient outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or Nurse Practitioner with psychiatric experience.
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience working with individuals experiencing mental illness and substance use disorders preferred.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and buprenorphine treatment is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills strongly preferred.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)
• Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.