Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

Company: Flourishing Peaceful Families, LLC

Location: Hybrid

Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Compensation: Competitive; Based on Experience

Schedule: Flexible

About Us

Flourishing Peaceful Families (FPF) is a Behavioral Health Services Organization dedicated to improving access to high-quality, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive mental healthcare. We provide outpatient therapy, case management, community-based behavioral health services, and family-focused interventions through in-person, community-based, and telehealth service delivery.

Our mission is to help individuals, children, families, and communities flourish by addressing the root causes of adversity, promoting healing, and increasing access to compassionate behavioral healthcare.

Position Overview

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for providing comprehensive evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults. The PMHNP will work collaboratively with therapists, case managers, community support staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, client-centered care.

The ideal candidate is passionate about serving diverse populations, committed to trauma-informed practice, and skilled in treating a wide range of behavioral health conditions.

Responsibilities

Medication Management

Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.

Educate clients and families regarding medications, treatment options, side effects, and expected outcomes.

Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust medication regimens as clinically indicated.

Order and review laboratory testing when appropriate.

Clinical Care

Provide ongoing psychiatric follow-up appointments.

Collaborate with therapists and treatment teams to coordinate care.

Support clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Participate in crisis intervention and stabilization planning when necessary.

Collaboration & Consultation

Work closely with therapists, case managers, primary care providers, schools, hospitals, child welfare agencies, and other community partners.

Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Provide clinical consultation regarding psychiatric treatment and medication concerns.

Documentation & Compliance

Complete psychiatric evaluations, medication management notes, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation in a timely manner.

Maintain compliance with Medicaid, commercial insurance, HIPAA, Kentucky Board of Nursing regulations, and agency policies.

Support quality assurance and accreditation initiatives.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.

Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).

Current DEA registration and Kentucky controlled substance prescribing authority.

Ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders.

Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

Experience working with electronic health records (EHR).

Preferred

Experience serving children, adolescents, and families.

Experience treating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and behavioral disorders.

Experience with Medicaid populations.

Telehealth experience.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Areas of Clinical Experience

ADHD

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

Trauma and PTSD

Bipolar Disorders

Behavioral Disorders

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Grief and Adjustment Disorders

Benefits of Joining FPF

Flexible schedule and work-life balance.

Hybrid and telehealth opportunities.

Administrative support for scheduling and billing.

Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment.

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities.

Growth opportunities as the organization expands.

Flourishing Peaceful Families is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.