Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Position Type: Part-Time | In-Person Schedule: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide patient-centered psychiatric care in a walk-in mental health clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The provider will serve patients aged 16 and older, delivering psychiatric evaluations, mental health assessments, diagnosis, medication management, and brief therapeutic interventions.

This opportunity is ideal for a provider who is passionate about improving access to mental health services and supporting individuals with diverse psychiatric needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and mental status examinations for walk-in patients.
• Assess urgent mental health needs and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Diagnose and treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health disorders.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitor treatment effectiveness, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide brief psychotherapy, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and short-term stabilization.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based and patient-centered approaches.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, safety planning, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate referrals to emergency services or inpatient psychiatric facilities when a higher level of care is required.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical workflows and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education and credentials as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Active New Mexico APRN license and prescriptive authority.
• Experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management.
• Ability to assess and respond to urgent mental health needs in an outpatient or walk-in setting.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered mental health care.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Part-time schedule: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
• In-person clinical setting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Serves patients aged 16 and older.
• No weekend or on-call requirements.
• Patient volume may vary based on walk-in demand.
• Immediate availability preferred.