Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
(Integrated Behavioral Health – Family Practice)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our family medicine practice as part of an integrated behavioral health model. This role focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of common psychiatric conditions in adolescents and adults, working collaboratively with primary care providers to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care.

The ideal candidate is passionate about mental health access, collaborative care, and evidence-based treatment .

Key Responsibilities

Psychiatric Evaluation & Management

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations

• Diagnose and manage:
  • Depression

  • Anxiety disorders

  • ADHD

  • PTSD

  • Adjustment disorders

• Provide medication management , including:
  • Antidepressants

  • Anxiolytics

  • Mood stabilizers (within scope)

  • ADHD medications (per state law)

???? Refer complex or severe psychiatric cases (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, active suicidality) to specialty care as appropriate.

Behavioral Health Screening & Follow-Up

• Administer and interpret standardized tools:
  • PHQ-2 / PHQ-9

  • GAD-7

  • ADHD screening tools

• Monitor treatment response and medication side effects

• Adjust treatment plans based on clinical progress

Collaborative & Integrated Care

• Work closely with family physicians, nurse practitioners, and care coordinators

• Participate in collaborative care planning
  
  
• Coordinate referrals to therapy, psychology, or psychiatry as needed

• Communicate clearly with primary care providers regarding treatment plans

Patient Education & Support

• Educate patients on:
  • Mental health conditions

  • Medication use and expectations

  • Lifestyle and behavioral strategies

• Promote adherence and shared decision-making

• Provide trauma-informed, patient-centered care

Documentation & Quality

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR

• Support quality measures and screenings (HEDIS, depression remission/follow-up)

• Comply with state and federal regulations, including controlled substance prescribing

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  
  
• Active state NP license

• DEA license (or eligibility)

• Eligible for insurance credentialing

• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology

Preferred

• Experience in outpatient psychiatry or integrated primary care

• Comfort working in a collaborative, fast-paced practice

• Experience treating adolescents and adults

• Familiarity with collaborative care or primary care psychiatry models

Work Environment & Schedule

• Outpatient, office-based setting

• Integrated with family medicine

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Supportive, team-based culture

• Opportunities for growth and leadership

Compliance Statement

This role is designed for a PMHNP practicing within the scope of psychiatric licensure and state regulations. The provider will collaborate with primary care and refer complex cases to specialty psychiatry when indicated.

Why Join Our Practice

• Integrated behavioral health model

• Strong primary care collaboration

• Emphasis on access, quality, and continuity of care

• Community-focused practice with supportive leadership