Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Empathy MindCare | California & Nevada

Empathy MindCare is redefining mental health treatment through innovative, interventional care. Serving patients across California and Nevada, our team integrates advanced therapies such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Ketamine Therapy with pharmacologic treatment and evidence-based psychotherapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Empathy is not just part of our name — it is the foundation of how we care for every patient.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide compassionate psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy

• Incorporate innovative interventional treatments including Accelerated TMS-assisted psychotherapy and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy

Empathic Approach

• Foster strong patient relationships through empathetic listening and understanding

• Uphold each patient’s humanity as paramount and demonstrate compassion in every interaction

Collaboration

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans

• Integrate compassionate care with evidence-based treatment approaches to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Professional Development

• Engage in continuous learning in interventional brain medicine and psychotherapy

• Strengthen clinical expertise and therapeutic relationships through ongoing professional growth

Population Focus

Provide care for adolescents (ages 13+) and adults requiring treatment for conditions including:

• PTSD

• OCD

• Bipolar disorder

• Anxiety disorders

• Depression

• Panic disorders

• Age-related cognitive decline

• Craving and overconsumption conditions

Experience & Credentials

• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or another recognized certifying body

• Current Nevada Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure

• Dual licensure in California and Nevada preferred

• Full practice authority preferred, or ability to obtain a collaborating physician upon hire

• Demonstrated experience providing quality psychiatric care in an outpatient clinical setting

• Proficiency in mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management

• CME-approved training in psychotherapy is a plus

• Ability to provide psychotherapeutic interventions using modalities such as:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Willingness to undergo specialized training in interventional treatment modalities including:

  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

  • Ketamine therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Key Characteristics

• Strong commitment to empathy and compassion in all aspects of patient care

• A “listen first” approach in patient and team interactions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, and internal staff

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to assess patient needs and develop effective treatment plans

• Commitment to continuous learning and openness to constructive feedback as part of ongoing professional development

Physical Requirements

• Visual Acuity: Adequate vision to monitor patient responses and review medical documentation

• Auditory Ability: Ability to hear and respond to patient communication

• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, colleagues, and referral sources

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to perform duties using computer systems and phone equipment

Compensation:

• $125,000 – $150,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

* Total compensation is estimated at approximately $141,000 – $168,000 annually, including benefits such as medical coverage and paid time off.

Benefits include:

• Flexible health coverage benefit (ICHRA)

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Malpractice coverage reimbursement

• CME support for interventional brain medicine training

• Training and mentorship in interventional psychiatry, including TMS and ketamine therapy

Empathy MindCare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.