Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I (PMHNP)

Chief of Minds•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care as part of a behavioral healthcare team. The role includes building relationships with patients, conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing conditions, developing individualized treatment plans, managing medications, and supporting patients in understanding and participating in their care. Care is delivered in coordination with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals and may involve medical care, therapy, and virtual services. The PMHNP oversees an assigned patient caseload, responds to patient communications, coordinates refills and follow-up care, and maintains accurate clinical records within 24 hours of each encounter. The practitioner works under the medical department oversight of the Medical Director, practices under an approved physician collaborative practice agreement, and partners closely with the Clinical Director. The role requires maintaining professional credentials and complying with applicable regulations, clinical standards, and organizational policies.

Requirements

Current Louisiana RN and APRN authorization appropriate to the position.
Current national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Louisiana prescriptive authority, required controlled-substance credentials, and DEA registration appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical decision-making abilities.
Commitment to patient-centered, ethical, and evidence-based care.
Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of psychiatric practice experience.
Experience providing outpatient or community-based behavioral healthcare.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and telehealth platforms.
Experience working within an integrated or collaborative care model.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications; assess effectiveness, potential side effects, and clinically indicated laboratory results.
Educate patients about diagnoses, medications, and treatment options.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
Identify and respond to patient safety concerns, including coordinating referrals or emergency evaluations when appropriate.
Complete accurate and timely patient records within 24 hours of each encounter.
Manage an assigned patient caseload, respond to patient communications, coordinate medication refills, and address follow-up needs.
Meet established standards for patient care, clinical quality, productivity, and professional practice.
Maintain required professional credentials and comply with applicable regulations, clinical standards, and organizational policies.