Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Or Psychiatric Physician AssistantAnderson Hills Pediatrics is seeking an experienced Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) to join our integrated pediatric practice and help expand access to high-quality behavioral health care for children, adolescents, and young adults.This is an opportunity for an experienced psychiatric provider who enjoys working closely with pediatricians, families, therapists, schools, and other members of a multidisciplinary care team.Our ideal candidate has at least five years of meaningful clinical psychiatry experience, with substantial experience evaluating and treating children and adolescents. The provider should be comfortable with psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, evidence-based psychopharmacology, controlled-substance prescribing, and longitudinal medication management.We particularly value a provider who is confident managing patients with more complex psychiatric needs, including antipsychotic medication management when clinically indicated.We are open to full-time and part-time arrangements and are willing to consider creative clinical roles that remain within the provider's defined scope of practice. Candidates with dual training or certification such as PMHNP/FNP are especially encouraged to apply.What You Will DoConduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for pediatric and adolescent patientsDiagnose and manage psychiatric, behavioral, developmental, and emotional conditionsDevelop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based psychiatric and behavioral health practicesProvide longitudinal psychiatric medication managementPrescribe, initiate, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications, including controlled substances and, when clinically appropriate, antipsychotic medicationsEvaluate and treat ADHD, including stimulant and non-stimulant medication managementManage common pediatric psychiatric conditions including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and other psychiatric conditionsMonitor treatment response, side effects, laboratory results, screening instruments, and other relevant clinical informationProvide brief therapeutic interventions, supportive counseling, psychoeducation, and medication education as appropriate to your scope and trainingPartner with parents and caregivers in developing and monitoring treatment plansCollaborate closely with pediatricians, therapists, nursing staff, schools, specialists, community providers, and other members of the care teamCoordinate care for children and adolescents with complex medical and behavioral health needsParticipate in interdisciplinary case consultation, quality improvement, and clinical program developmentMaintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation in the electronic health recordPractice in accordance with applicable federal and Ohio laws, professional standards, and organizational policiesThe Ideal CandidateWe are particularly interested in providers who bring:5+ years of clinical psychiatric experienceMeaningful experience treating children and adolescentsStrong experience with psychiatric medication management and psychopharmacologyDemonstrated comfort prescribing and managing controlled substancesExperience prescribing and managing antipsychotic medicationsStrong clinical assessment and diagnostic skillsExperience managing ADHD and other common pediatric psychiatric conditionsThe ability to recognize when a patient's needs require consultation, referral, or a higher level of behavioral health careExcellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with children, adolescents, parents, and caregiversA collaborative approach to working alongside pediatricians, therapists, and other healthcare professionalsThe ability to work independently while appropriately seeking consultation and collaborating with the broader care teamCommitment to evidence-based, family-centered careParticularly WelcomeWe highly encourage candidates with additional training, certifications, or clinical interests that could expand the role within their legal scope of practice, including:PMHNP/FNP or other dual-trained providersProviders comfortable caring for both children and adultsProviders interested in treating both pediatric patients and their parents/caregiversProviders with additional pediatric primary care experienceExperienced psychiatric providers seeking a part-time or flexible clinical scheduleMinimum QualificationsFor PMHNP candidates:Current, unrestricted Ohio APRN licenseCurrent national board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan (PMHNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)Current DEA registration and eligibility to prescribe controlled substances in OhioMinimum five years of clinical psychiatric experienceDemonstrated experience treating pediatric and adolescent patientsPreferred qualifications: Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) certification and/or additional national certification as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (CPNP-PC) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC/FNP-C). These supplemental credentials are valued but do not replace required PMHNP-BC certification or expand the provider's legal scope of practice.For PA candidates:Current, unrestricted Ohio Physician Assistant licenseCurrent NCCPA certificationCurrent DEA registration and eligibility to prescribe controlled substances in OhioMinimum five years of clinical psychiatric experienceDemonstrated experience treating pediatric and adolescent patientsFor all candidates:Current BLS certification or ability to obtain upon hireProficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentationCommitment to patient confidentiality, professional ethics, and applicable regulatory requirementsSchedule & EmploymentFull-time or part-time opportunities availableOutpatient pediatric practice environmentHybrid/telehealth opportunities may be available based on clinical and operational needsSchedule can be discussed based on candidate availability and practice needsWhy Join Anderson Hills Pediatrics?This role offers the opportunity to build something meaningful within an established pediatric practice rather than functioning as a psychiatric provider in isolation.You will work alongside pediatricians and behavioral health professionals, and have the opportunity to shape how psychiatric care is integrated into pediatric primary care.We are interested in finding the right clinical fit, not simply filling a schedule. We are open to discussing different employment and clinical arrangements with experienced providers who can expand the behavioral health services available to our patients and families.CompensationFull-time compensation range: $130,000 to $175,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities.Part-time compensation will be determined based on schedule, clinical responsibilities, experience, and qualifications, paid at a comparable rate to full-time workers.Anderson Hills Pediatrics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package appropriate to the position and employment arrangement.Anderson Hills Pediatrics ExpectationsAll employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect; maintain patient confidentiality; comply with HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, licensing, DEA, and other applicable requirements; maintain required credentials and continuing education; and contribute to a collaborative, patient- and family-centered environment.