Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient – Adult Psychiatry
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Addiction Psychiatry team in Temple, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adults experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in a supportive outpatient setting. This is an outpatient Addiction Psychiatry practice with a Monday – Friday schedule from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with no weekends or call responsibilities. The patient census is approximately 10–15 patients per day in a collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment focused on recovery and long-term wellness.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN in the state of Texas
- DEA license or ability to obtain
- Experience or strong interest in Addiction Psychiatry or Substance Use Disorder treatment
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adult patients with substance use disorders
- Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and manage treatment plans for patients in recovery
- Diagnose and treat co-occurring mental health conditions
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and care coordinators to support comprehensive patient care
- Provide patient education on treatment options, recovery resources, and relapse prevention
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
