Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Adolescent Residential Treatment
About The Position
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is a behavioral health organization dedicated to helping youth and families overcome significant emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related challenges. For more than 30 years, DTAC has provided a continuum of care including residential treatment, outpatient services, community-based programs, and school-based support. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Columbus residential treatment team serving adolescent males. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric-Mental Health specialization
- Active Ohio APRN licensure
- Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Active DEA registration and prescribing authority
- Experience working with children and/or adolescents in a behavioral health setting
- Strong psychiatric assessment, communication, and clinical documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Active Ohio APRN License
- PMHNP-BC Certification
- Active DEA Registration
- Valid Driver's License
- Minimum age of 21
- Ability to work onsite in Columbus, Ohio
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required background clearances
Nice To Haves
- Experience in residential treatment, inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, PHP, or IOP settings
- Experience providing psychiatric care to adolescents with complex behavioral health needs
- Knowledge of Medicaid and behavioral health regulations
- Experience utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment approaches
- Experience working with youth involved in child welfare, foster care, or juvenile justice systems
- Experience conducting suicide risk assessments and safety planning
- Bilingual abilities
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
- Develop, implement, and oversee individualized psychiatric treatment plans
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications using evidence-based practices
- Provide ongoing psychiatric follow-up, medication reviews, and clinical consultation
- Collaborate closely with therapists, nurses, case managers, and other treatment team members
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings
- Provide clinical leadership during psychiatric crises and support safety planning efforts
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
- Communicate effectively with families, legal guardians, referral sources, hospitals, and community providers
- Support a trauma-informed and therapeutic treatment environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
