Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

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