Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Health First Community Health Center•Owensboro, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Psychiatric APRN! Base Location: Owensboro, KY Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (40 hours per week) We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Behavioral Health team! This role focuses on providing high-quality mental health care to individuals across the lifespan—supporting patients with diagnosed psychiatric disorders, as well as those at risk. If you’re passionate about elevating mental wellness, providing holistic care, and making a meaningful impact in the community, we’d love to meet you!

Requirements

Licensed as an APRN in the State of Kentucky.
Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Experienced in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and medication management.
Skilled in patient communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and trauma-informed care.
Comfortable working autonomously while contributing to a supportive team environment.
Committed to high standards of documentation, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.
Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
Licensed in the State of Kentucky as an APRN
Certification as a PMHNP
DEA Registration
Must maintain current BLS or ACLS
Good conceptual skills and ability to synthesize multiple view-points into a common purpose.
Ability to assess, organize and plan; demonstrated skills in problem identifications and problem solving.
Ability to exercise judgment and work independently under general direction.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to function as a team member.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to take the initiative and provide leadership to enhance quality interactions with clients in the community.
Computer literate and capable of operating an EMR.

Nice To Haves

May routinely be asked to cover other clinic sites during vacations or shortage of providers.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and medication management for patients in collaboration with a supervising physician.
Works autonomously while partnering with a multidisciplinary team to support emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and developmental wellness.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health screenings.
Obtain and document detailed patient histories.
Formulate differential diagnoses based on clinical findings.
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized, outcome-based treatment plans.
Provide individual, family, or group psychotherapy using accepted therapeutic modalities.
Design and deliver mental health promotion and illness-prevention interventions.
Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychopharmacological treatments.
Assess therapeutic response, monitor side effects, and safeguard against drug interactions and toxicities.
Work closely with physicians, clinical staff, and community partners to create coordinated care plans.
Refer patients for home health or specialty services when appropriate.
Advocate for patient needs, analyze barriers to care, and collaborate to improve access and service quality.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records and treatment documentation.
Ensure compliance with all RHCA policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (OSHA, HIPAA, etc.).
Participate in organizational quality improvement initiatives, chart reviews, and compliance activities.
Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, staff, and the community.
Participate in outreach activities, health fairs, community mental health education, and other agency initiatives.
Attend clinic and RHCA staff meetings (75% attendance expected).
Assist in other clinics as needed.
Support organizational goals aligned with mission, quality care, and community health.
Maintain a level of staff privileges at a Kentucky hospital approved by the CEO.
Participate in all Quality efforts undertaken by the organization.
Conform to the standards of care approved by the RHCA Board of Directors under the Quality Improvement Program.
Meet/exceed the goals and targets established for the RCHA Quality Improvement Program.
Bill for all services and supplies in a compliant manner.
Cooperate with RHCA administration in achieving financial and patient care goals.
Be a “Team” player, focusing on mission, working in and assisting in the development of a collaborative approach to the care of patients and providing quality medical care.
Assist and be involved in projects and programs intended to improve services and the health status of residents in the communities served by RHCA.
Ensure CME programs chosen by the providers reflect the needs of the physician, RHCA and the patients.
Treat patients and each other in a respectful and courteous fashion.