Our team is dedicated to improving access to mental health care for those who need it most. With both inpatient and outpatient clinics across 9 states and over 30 facilities, we are a growing organization that believes every team member plays a vital role in the patient journey. We provide competitive compensation, aggressive benefits, and cultivate a culture of growth and collaboration, allowing you to have a hand in shaping our evolving services. If you are passionate about mental health and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our team and help drive positive change in our communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse with specialized training in diagnosing and treating various health conditions. Functioning with a high degree of autonomy, the NP conducts comprehensive patient assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for acute and chronic psychiatric disorders.

• Obtain comprehensive psychiatric histories and perform focused physical assessments; assess risk (suicide, violence, medical), order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, and manage follow-up appointments.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with clinic policy, formulary, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Consult with psychiatrists and other physicians on complex cases that exceed scope of practice.
• Document all clinical encounters, assessments, treatment plans, medication changes, and case presentations accurately in the medical record.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate patient- and family-centered mental health education focused on illness management, relapse prevention, and wellness promotion.
• Coordinate care and maintain clear communication with primary care providers, therapists, social workers, and other health professionals to ensure integrated, effective care.
• Provide clinical consultation and mentorship to nursing and clinic staff to support quality improvement and professional development.
• Provide psychotherapy and medication management, monitor treatment progress toward goals, educate patients on therapy and medications, and adjust interventions as needed.
• Ensure patient and staff safety and regulatory compliance by enforcing clinic policies, accreditation and payer requirements, participating in utilization review, and remaining available for urgent clinical situations.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Attendance at scheduled work shifts is an essential function of this role.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing. 
• Those six years are composed of a 4-year undergraduate nursing program followed by a 2-year nurse practitioner master's program that includes psychiatric nursing.
• Must have or pursuing a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Prior experience in providing mental health counseling services within a clinical setting

• Must possess a State License to practice Nursing and it must be in good standing.
• Must possess the knowledge base in health promotion maintenance, advanced pathophysiology, advanced health assessment and pharmacology for advanced practice nurses.
• Must possess the following concepts: individual and family psychotherapy, psychiatric-mental health nursing across the lifespan, advanced assessment in psychiatric-mental health nursing and psychopharmacology.