Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Hightop Health•Marietta, GA

7d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Hightop Health is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient mental health care in Georgia. The physician-led practice offers integrative, patient-centered treatment, including comprehensive medication management and psychotherapy, as well as advanced therapies such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), ketamine infusions, and SPRAVATO®. Clinicians work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with administrative and operational support. The role includes evaluating and treating patients with a range of psychiatric conditions, developing and monitoring personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with other health professionals. The practice offers manageable patient volume, two compensation models, onboarding training for its Treatment Resistant Depression Program, and access to a state-of-the-art EHR with AI-assisted note writing and integrated psychological assessments. Hightop Health also conducts Phase II–IV psychopharmacology studies.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient setting.
Georgia state license and active DEA registration.
Board certification.
Experience with mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, common psychiatric medication and treatment plans, and crisis management in an outpatient setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Understanding of utilization management principles.
In-depth knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities.
Strong diagnostic skills and ability to develop effective treatment plans.
Willingness to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, accept feedback from collaborating physicians and teammates, and incorporate constructive recommendations into clinical practice.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, timely records.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Athena EHR.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and patient assessments.
Diagnose and treat mental illnesses and disorders, including major depressive disorder, bipolar illnesses, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and co-morbid substance misuse.
Develop, implement, and monitor personalized treatment plans; document progress and adjust plans as needed.
Refer patients for, and supervise the effects of, interventional treatments such as TMS, esketamine (SPRAVATO®), and IV ketamine; refer patients to intensive outpatient psychotherapy programming when indicated.
Prescribe medications and monitor effectiveness, side effects, and patient preferences to develop appropriate pharmacological regimens.
Provide patients and families with support and education about mental health conditions and treatment options.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
Order medical work-ups, including laboratory assessments, diagnostic tests, and specialty consultations, to integrate physical and mental healthcare.
Review clinical outcome measurement data and combine objective results with patient reports to guide treatment adjustments.

Benefits

Flexible PTO.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
401(k) match.
CME reimbursement, including $1,500 yearly CME reimbursement.
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
Two competitive compensation models.
Manageable patient volume.
Treatment Resistant Depression Program training during onboarding.
State-of-the-art EHR with AI-assisted note writing and integrated psychological assessments.