Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

CHE Behavioral•Thomaston, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CHE Behavioral Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide adult and geriatric mental health care at partnered facilities in the Thomaston, Georgia area. CHE has served patients since 1995 and reports serving more than 100,000 patients across 800+ facilities in 11+ states. The PMHNP conducts psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits, develops and evaluates treatment plans, and prescribes and manages psychotropic medications. The role collaborates with an integrated care team and distinguishes and diagnoses psychological versus physiological disorders. CHE provides an AI scribe to draft session notes and reduce after-hours charting. The position offers a consistent caseload, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Psychiatric/Mental Health.
ANCC PMHNP certification.
Active DEA license in the state of practice.
Experience in psychotropic medication management.
At least 2 years of experience is required.
Family Nurse Practitioners with 3–5 years of psychiatric experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits.
Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
Collaborate with an integrated care team of psychiatrists, psychologists, LCSWs, and nursing staff.
Distinguish and diagnose psychological versus physiological disorders.
Consult on complex or unusual clinical cases.