Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

Hightop Health•Cartersville, GA

6d•$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 provides integrative, patient-centered treatment, including comprehensive medication management and psychotherapy, as well as advanced options such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), ketamine infusions, and SPRAVATO®. Clinicians work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment supported by administrative staff and systems. The role includes evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with a range of psychiatric conditions; developing and monitoring individualized treatment plans; prescribing medications; and coordinating care with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. The position may involve referring patients for interventional treatments or intensive psychotherapy and ordering medical work-ups to integrate physical and mental health care. Hightop Health offers manageable patient volume, a choice of two compensation models, and compensation of $140,000–$160,000+. Onboarding includes training in the Comprehensive Treatment Resistant Depression Program. The practice 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 medications 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.
Ability and willingness to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, accept feedback, and incorporate constructive recommendations into clinical practice.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, timely records.

Nice To Haves

Experience 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; assess and document progress and adjust plans as needed.
Refer patients for interventional treatments, including TMS, Esketamine (SPRAVATO®), and IV ketamine, and refer patients requiring intensive psychotherapy to IOP programming as indicated.
Prescribe medications and monitor effectiveness, side effects, and patient preferences to develop appropriate pharmacological regimens.
Provide patients and their 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.
Review clinical outcome measurement data and use objective and subjective results to modify treatment plans.

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.
Choice between two competitive compensation models.
Manageable patient volume.
State-of-the-art EHR with AI-assisted note writing and integrated psychological assessments.
Comprehensive Treatment Resistant Depression Program training during onboarding.