Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Onsite

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $40-$60 Per Patient

Location: Wylie, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex)
Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite Position
Practice Setting: Outpatient Family Medicine & Behavioral Health Clinic

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination services for children, adolescents, and adults.

This is an onsite clinic-based position in Wylie, Texas. Providers will work directly with our multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services in an outpatient setting.

The PMHNP will collaborate with the supervising physician and care team in accordance with Texas scope-of-practice requirements and clinic protocols.

Compensation Structure

Introductory Period (First 90 Days)

• Compensation: $40-$60 per patient encounter
• Rate determined based on experience and productivity
• Compensation rates are non-negotiable
• Independent Contractor (1099) status during introductory period

Following Successful Completion of Introductory Period

• Conversion to Full-Time W-2 Employee
• Competitive compensation package
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing Education Support (when applicable)
• Professional Growth Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Diagnose psychiatric and behavioral health disorders.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, including controlled substances in accordance with Texas regulations.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Provide psychotherapy interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, therapists, case managers, and specialists.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments, crisis evaluations, and safety planning.
• Order and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies as needed.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication risks, and wellness strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings.
• Support integrated behavioral health initiatives throughout the organization.
• Participate in telepsychiatry services as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization

Certification

• PMHNP-BC (Board Certified)

Licensure

• Current unrestricted Texas APRN License
• Texas Prescriptive Authority
• Active DEA Registration

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of PMHNP experience preferred
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult populations preferred
• Outpatient psychiatry and integrated care experience preferred

Additional Requirements

• Current BLS Certification
• Strong clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to culturally competent, patient-centered care
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Texas Practice Requirements

Texas Nurse Practitioners practice under state-specific regulations regarding physician collaboration and prescriptive authority. Aimergency Connect Healthcare maintains all required supervisory and collaborative arrangements to ensure compliance with Texas law.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Daytime clinic hours
• Occasional evening availability based on patient needs
• Flexible scheduling opportunities available
• No overnight shifts

Work Environment

• Newly established outpatient clinic in Wylie, Texas
• Integrated family medicine and behavioral health setting
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Modern Electronic Health Record system
• Supportive administrative and clinical staff
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding healthcare organization

About Aimergency Connect Healthcare

Aimergency Connect Healthcare is a rapidly growing integrated healthcare organization providing comprehensive family medicine and mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We are proud to announce the opening of our newest Texas location in Wylie, serving surrounding communities including Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Richardson, Garland, Murphy, Sachse, and Rockwall.

Our practice focuses on delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care through a collaborative team of medical providers, psychiatric providers, therapists, care coordinators, and support staff. We offer both in-person and telehealth services while maintaining a strong commitment to quality outcomes, accessibility, and continuity of care.

As we continue to expand throughout Texas and Florida, we are seeking motivated providers who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.