Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner (PMHNP) JN

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team Salt Lake City, UT Full-Time | Exempt | Community-Based Behavioral Health Position Summary ACT Program non profit organization is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. This role serves as the primary psychiatric provider for adults living with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who have historically struggled to engage with traditional outpatient services. The PMHNP is a vital member of the ACT interdisciplinary team, providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and ongoing psychiatric care in community settings. Services are delivered where clients live, work, and spend their time, including homes, supportive housing programs, shelters, and other community locations. This position requires a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed clinician who is passionate about helping individuals with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and co-occurring substance use disorders achieve stability, independence, and improved quality of life. As a full member of the ACT team, the PMHNP collaborates closely with therapists, nurses, case managers, peer support specialists, and community partners to ensure integrated, person-centered treatment that supports each client’s recovery goals. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, mental status examinations, and risk assessments. Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders within the scope of practice and Utah prescribing regulations. Develop, implement, and manage psychotropic medication treatment plans. Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, adherence, and client preferences using shared decision-making practices. Coordinate laboratory monitoring, metabolic screening, and medical referrals as clinically indicated. Provide ongoing psychiatric care for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Community-Based Psychiatric Care Conduct psychiatric visits in client homes, shelters, supportive housing programs, and community settings. Participate in assertive outreach efforts designed to engage individuals who may be resistant to treatment. Utilize recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered treatment approaches. Support continuity of care during psychiatric hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and transitions between levels of care. Crisis Intervention & Consultation Provide psychiatric consultation and guidance during behavioral health crises. Collaborate with emergency departments, inpatient psychiatric units, crisis stabilization programs, and community providers. Participate in after-hours and weekend on-call rotation as assigned. Provide consultation regarding psychiatric emergencies, medication concerns, and risk assessments. Team Collaboration Participate in daily ACT team meetings and treatment planning discussions. Collaborate closely with nurses regarding medication administration, side-effect monitoring, laboratory review, and client education. #J-18808-Ljbffr