Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Personal Growth Counseling Services • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

Personal Growth Counseling Services LLC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join its multidisciplinary team. The PMHNP assesses, diagnoses, and treats pediatric, adolescent, and adult clients with mental health disorders, including co-occurring substance use disorders. The role provides psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic care, develops individualized treatment plans, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, holistic care.

The position includes comprehensive clinical assessments and DSM-5-based diagnoses; development and adjustment of individualized treatment plans; prescribing and managing psychotropic medications; and providing evidence-based psychotherapy and psychoeducation to clients and families. The PMHNP collaborates with other providers, offers psychiatric consultation, maintains accurate clinical documentation, and ensures care complies with applicable ethical, privacy, organizational, and Ohio requirements. Continuing education, supervision, and peer consultation support ongoing clinical and professional development.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Ohio.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Active Ohio Medicaid number.
• At least 2 years of experience working as a PMHNP.
• Strong clinical skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Proficiency in psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with clients and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage complex cases and provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and ethical standards in psychiatric practice.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide culturally competent care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a mental health or substance use disorder setting.
• Experience with pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of pediatric, adolescent, and adult clients presenting with mental health conditions.
• Diagnose mental health disorders in accordance with DSM-5 criteria and other relevant guidelines.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans that include psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and prevention strategies.
• Adjust treatment plans based on client progress and response to treatment.
• Prescribe, administer, and manage psychotropic medications in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code and best practices.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to clients’ needs, including for depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to primary care providers and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate clients and families about medication management, preventive care, medication side effects, and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of client interactions, assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Ensure clinical activities adhere to ethical standards, HIPAA regulations, Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Participate in continuing education and advanced training opportunities.
• Engage in regular supervision and peer consultation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level