Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner III (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 involves building relationships with patients, delivering personalized psychiatric care, and helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys. Care combines medical services, therapy, and virtual services to provide a connected patient experience. The PMHNP works under the medical department oversight of the Medical Director and in accordance with an approved physician collaborative practice agreement. The role partners closely with the Clinical Director and an interdisciplinary team to support coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Current Louisiana RN and APRN authorization appropriate to the position.
Current national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Five or more years of service and/or direct patient care experience; peer leader.
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 treatment effectiveness, potential side effects, and clinically indicated laboratory results.
Educate patients about diagnoses, medications, and treatment options so they can participate actively in their care.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, comprehensive 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.
Oversee 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.