Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Wellness resources

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Contractor

Use Your Expertise to Help Individuals and Families Thrive

At Paving the Way MSI, you will do more than prescribe medication—you will play a critical role in helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate behavioral health challenges and achieve meaningful progress in their lives.

As a Contract Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you will provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management services while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care.

Many of the individuals we serve have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, chronic stress, family conflict, and other barriers that impact their well-being. Through your work, you will help ensure consumers receive compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes stability, recovery, and long-term success.

This position offers flexibility and autonomy while providing the support of an established behavioral health organization and collaborative clinical team.

Why PMHNPs Choose PTWMSI

✓ Flexible Schedule

✓ Administrative and Billing Support

✓ Established Referral Base

✓ Opportunity to Work with Children, Adolescents, and Adults

✓ Collaborative Team of Therapists, Care Coordinators, Psychiatrists, and Clinical Leaders

✓ Trauma-Informed and Person-Centered Care Environment

✓ Opportunity to Provide Medication Management and Psychotherapy

✓ Mission-Driven Organization Serving Diverse and Underserved Communities

What You'll Do

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will serve as a key member of our multidisciplinary treatment team.

You will:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each consumer's unique needs

• Prescribe and manage medications for mental and behavioral health conditions

• Monitor treatment response and adjust interventions as appropriate

• Support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, behavioral challenges, mood disorders, and other behavioral health conditions

• Collaborate with therapists, care coordinators, psychiatrists, and other providers to support positive treatment outcomes

• Provide education and consultation to consumers, families, and clinical staff regarding treatment recommendations and medication management

• Participate in clinical consultation and multidisciplinary treatment planning

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation

• Provide psychotherapy services if desired and clinically appropriat

Practice Model

• Independent Contractor Position

• Part-Time Opportunity

• Flexible Scheduling

• In-Person, Telehealth, or Hybrid Opportunities Available

• Administrative and Billing Support Provided

• Opportunity to Build and Maintain an Established Caseload

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the District of Columbia

• Active APRN License with Prescriptive Authority

• Active DEA Registration

• Active Controlled Substance Registration, if required

• Professional Liability (Malpractice) Insurance

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adolescents

• Experience working with adult behavioral health populations

• Experience in outpatient, community-based, or behavioral health settings

• Experience collaborating with primary care providers and multidisciplinary treatment teams

• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $90.00 - $110.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. Paving the Way MSI's mental health programs will identify positive strategies to aid in your ability to handle life stresses, relate to others, and make positive choices.

Licensed clinicians will work in collaboration with clients to meet life’s obligations and challenges by developing coping strategies and plans that are realistic and practical within the client’s lifestyle. We believe everyone needs support and PTWMSI will provide the counseling and resources needed to get you on track with positive choices.