Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner II (PMHNP)

Chief of Minds•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled, patient-focused Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join a behavioral healthcare team. The role provides personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care and builds meaningful relationships with patients. The organization combines medical care, therapy, and virtual services to provide a connected and comprehensive patient experience. The PMHNP works under the medical department oversight of the Medical Director and practices in accordance with an approved physician collaborative practice agreement. The role partners closely with the Clinical Director and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated, high-quality patient care. The position includes managing an assigned caseload, maintaining clinical records within 24 hours of each encounter, and meeting established standards for care, quality, productivity, and professional practice.

Requirements

Current Louisiana RN and APRN authorization appropriate to the position.
Current national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Two to five years of experience and/or direct patient care experience, with proficiency and consistency in expected deliverables inherent to the NPII role.
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

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 psychiatric evaluations, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications; assess treatment 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 provide coordinated treatment.
Identify and respond to patient safety concerns, including coordinating referrals or emergency evaluations when appropriate.
Complete accurate, 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.