Description:
Oak Tree Child and Family Services is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to provide high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for children, adolescents, and families receiving behavioral health services. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges while promoting recovery and wellness.
This is a full-time position. Part-time applicants MAY be considered, but full-time is highly preferred.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the clinical team.
- Assess risk factors including suicide, self-harm, and crisis situations and implement appropriate interventions.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications in accordance with best clinical practices.
- Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up appointments.
- Educate clients and families about medications, side effects, and treatment expectations.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness and modify plans as clinically appropriate.
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, peer specialists, and other healthcare providers.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, hospitals, schools, and community agencies when appropriate.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Ensure services meet state, federal, and insurance regulatory standards.
- Follow all HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines.
- Provide education on mental health conditions, treatment options, and wellness strategies.
- Support families in understanding and participating in treatment planning.
Requirements:
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Active Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) license.
- DEA license or eligibility to obtain.
- Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychiatric diagnostic practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
Qualities
- Compassionate, client-centered care
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Cultural humility and respect for diverse populations
- Commitment to ethical and evidence-based practice
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Experience in community mental health, outpatient behavioral health, or integrated care settings.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care models.
