Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Location: Scranton, PA
Company: Provive Wellness of Scranton
Employment Type: Part-Time (Starting at 6 hours per week)

Position Summary

Provive Wellness of Scranton is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing behavioral health team. This part-time position begins with a flexible schedule of 6 hours per week , with potential for increased hours as our program expands. The ideal candidate is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care, and is comfortable managing a range of psychiatric conditions for clients in our outpatient setting. Experience or certification in administering injectable medications—such as long-acting antipsychotics and vitamin therapies—is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.

• Diagnose and treat a variety of psychiatric and co-occurring mental health conditions.

• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychotropic medications in accordance with best practices and current guidelines.

• Administer injectable medications, including long-acting antipsychotics and vitamin therapies, as part of treatment plans.

• Monitor and assess patient response to interventions, adjusting treatment plans as clinically indicated.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team—including therapists, medical staff, and primary care providers—to ensure continuity and quality of care.

• Educate patients and families on medication management, mental health conditions, and recovery strategies.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in our electronic health records (EHR) system.

• Participate in case consultations, treatment planning meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in Pennsylvania, with current PMHNP certification.

• DEA registration and full prescriptive authority in Pennsylvania.

• Experience administering injectable medications or a willingness to be trained in this area.

• Excellent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach to care.

• Proficient with electronic health record (EHR) systems and standard clinical documentation practices.

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience administering injectable psychiatric medications (e.g., long-acting antipsychotics, vitamin B12).

• Prior work in outpatient, inpatient, or community mental health settings.

• Comfort working with diverse patient populations, including those with co-occurring substance use or complex needs.

Why Join Provive Wellness?

At Provive Wellness, you’ll work alongside a dedicated and passionate team, committed to improving lives through evidence-based care and innovation in mental health treatment. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that values every member of our staff.