PMHNP- Mental Health

Job Description Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Employment Type: Part-time, Exempt
About The Villa Health
The Villa Health is an integrative care practice dedicated to helping individuals restore balance in mind, body, and spirit. We believe true health begins from within, and our mission is to support each person’s path to wellness through compassionate, personalized care.
At The Villa Health, we’re committed to helping people reconnect with themselves and feel their best, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
The Behavioral Health Prescriber/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Prescriber) provides comprehensive psychiatric care, including diagnostic evaluation, psychopharmacological treatment, and medication management for individuals experiencing mental health conditions. The Prescriber may provide services in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid format. This position requires clinical independence in compliance with full practice authority regulations in both states and includes collaboration with The Villa Health’s behavioral and medical providers to ensure continuity of care.
Perform psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and diagnostic assessments.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
Consult and coordinate care with primary care, behavioral health, and specialty providers.
Participate in clinical meetings, case consultations, and organizational training.
Respond to urgent client needs, including supporting crisis response and safety planning.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards, clinical protocols, and privacy regulations (HIPAA). 
Expertise in psychiatric diagnoses, psychopharmacology, and integrated behavioral health care.
Familiarity with DSM-5, best practices in psychiatric prescribing, and treatment planning.
Understanding of HIPAA, Washington and Oregon Nurse Practice Acts, and prescriptive regulations.
Ability to work with adult and/or adolescent populations based on clinical scope.
Comfort with telepsychiatry and hybrid care delivery.
Competency in documentation, billing practices, and EHR navigation.
Demonstrated ability to manage clinical risk and respond to urgent concerns.
Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and inclusive care.
Proficiency in collecting vital signs, monitoring weight, administering injections, and supporting laboratory workflows (e.g., coordinating lab orders, specimen collection, and follow-up) as part of comprehensive treatment planning. 
Current and unrestricted PMHNP licensure (ARNP/APRN) in both Washington and Oregon.
National board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNPBC) through ANCC or AANP.
DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances (Schedules II–V).
Oregon CSD registration and enrollment in WA and OR Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs).
Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric Mental Health specialization.
Experience conducting psychiatric assessments and prescribing psychotropic medications.
Two or more years of experience in outpatient psychiatric care.
Demonstrated ability to serve clients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults.
Training in trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practice.
Experience providing telepsychiatry or remote medication management.
Multilingual or multicultural clinical experience. 
This position follows a hybrid work model, with services delivered in-office, virtually, or remotely, based on clinical and organizational needs. On-camera participation is required for telehealth sessions and virtual meetings.
When working remotely, clinicians are expected to maintain a professional, private workspace that supports confidentiality and therapeutic engagement. Virtual workspaces must be:
Free of visual clutter and personal items, 
Designed to foster trust, focus, and a sense of ease for clients. 
Reliable high-speed internet, secure access to clinical systems, and functioning video/audio technology are required. Frequent use of a computer and telehealth platforms is required.
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Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 
At The Villa Health, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace where all team members feel valued and empowered to succeed. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legal protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and organizational needs.
We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to provide the highest quality care and enhance the experience of both our patients and our team. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact a member of The Villa Health Leadership Team.
The Villa Health is reimagining healthcare in the Pacific Northwest by bringing together behavioral health, addiction medicine, aesthetic services, and integrative wellness. We create personalized healing journeys for children, adolescents, and adults that honor the connection between mental health, physical wellbeing, and personal empowerment. Serving communities across Oregon and Washington, we are especially dedicated to supporting QTBIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, Latinx individuals, families, and all people seeking compassionate, whole-person care. Our multidisciplinary team integrates psychiatric care, therapy, case management, addiction treatment, and holistic practices such as acupuncture, fostering an inclusive environment where every aspect of wellness is nurtured with dignity and respect.