Role Overview
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management within a behavioral health setting. This role plays a central part in delivering integrated, evidence-based care while ensuring compliance with state regulations, payer requirements, and organizational clinical standards.
The PMHNP serves as a key clinical authority, supporting treatment planning, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring safe and effective medication practices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including diagnostic assessments, mental status examinations, and risk assessments.
- Develop and manage individualized treatment plans, including prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications in accordance with state scope of practice and collaborative agreements where required.
- Provide ongoing medication management, including dosage adjustments, side effect monitoring, and patient education.
- Collaborate closely with therapists, social workers, nurses, and residential staff to ensure coordinated and holistic care delivery.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation aligned with HIPAA, payer, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor patient progress and treatment effectiveness, making data-driven clinical decisions.
- Provide consultation and clinical guidance to care teams regarding psychiatric and medication-related considerations.
- Participate in case reviews, multidisciplinary meetings, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with prescribing regulations, including controlled substance management and documentation standards.
Performance and Success Metrics
- Accuracy and completeness of psychiatric evaluations and documentation
- Medication management effectiveness and patient stabilization outcomes
- Compliance with state regulations, DEA requirements, and payer standards
- Timeliness of follow-ups and treatment adjustments
- Reduction in adverse medication events
- Contribution to coordinated, multidisciplinary care
Required Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited institution
- Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice
- Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings
Required Certifications and Compliance (U.S.)
- Active NP license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing
- Board Certification as PMHNP-BC through ANCC
- DEA Registration (required for prescribing controlled substances)
- Controlled Substance Registration (state-specific, where applicable)
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
- Credentialing eligibility with Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance providers
- HIPAA Certification and compliance training
- BLS/CPR Certification (as required by employer or setting)
- Ability to pass background check, credential verification, and required healthcare screenings
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in residential, outpatient, or community mental health settings
- Familiarity with evidence-based psychiatric treatment approaches and integrated care models
- Experience working with diverse or high-acuity populations
- Prior involvement in program development or clinical leadership
Core Competencies
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
- High level of accuracy and accountability in prescribing practices
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong documentation and compliance awareness
- Patient-centered communication and education skills
- Ability to manage complex cases and high-risk situations
Work Structure and Expectations
This role may include a combination of psychiatric evaluations, medication management sessions, and clinical collaboration.
Schedule may vary depending on patient load, setting, and organizational needs.
Why This Role Matters
The PMHNP is central to the organization’s ability to deliver safe, effective, and scalable psychiatric care. This role ensures that medication management is structured, compliant, and aligned with overall treatment goals, directly impacting patient outcomes and organizational credibility.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
