Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Jane Pauley Community Health Center•Kokomo, IN

12h

About The Position

The Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services in a collaborative, team-based model at Jane Pauley Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center serving individuals and families across Indiana. The position assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with mental health concerns in a clinical environment, working with primary care providers, therapists, leadership, and care teams to support whole-person health and improve access to mental health services within the medical home. The role is based in a pediatric clinic serving children and adolescents, and providers may float between sites to cover for other providers when appropriate. The PMHNP conducts mental health evaluations, develops patient-centered treatment plans, manages psychopharmacologic treatment, and supports coordinated care through collaboration, brief therapeutic interventions, psychoeducation, and timely consultation. The role also contributes to wellness and prevention programs, quality improvement, data collection, and integrated care workflows, while documenting care in the shared electronic health record and maintaining knowledge of evidence-based practices and applicable healthcare regulations.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health.
Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Current and unrestricted Indiana RN and APRN licenses.
Valid Indiana CSR and DEA registration with ability to prescribe psychiatric medications.
Current BLS certification.
Three to five years of experience in pediatric care working with children aged 3 years and older.
Experience in child and adolescent care.
Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records, especially in a shared care model.
Competency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations, including history, symptom review, and mental status examinations.
Diagnose mental health conditions using DSM-5 criteria and develop integrated, patient-centered treatment plans.
Initiate and manage psychopharmacologic treatment, monitoring therapeutic effectiveness and side effects.
Collaborate daily with school-based team members, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health consultants, and other team members to ensure coordinated care.
Provide brief therapeutic interventions, such as motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy, and psychoeducation as appropriate within scope.
Support same-day access and warm handoffs from primary care and school providers for timely mental health consultation.
Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies within a culturally responsive framework.
Participate in team huddles, case reviews, and shared care planning to support integrated workflows and population health initiatives.
Document care in the shared electronic health record in alignment with organizational and regulatory standards.
Contribute to the development and implementation of wellness and prevention programs addressing behavioral health in primary care.
Engage in quality improvement projects and data collection related to access, outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric practices, integrated care models, and state and federal healthcare regulations.
Float between sites to cover for other providers when appropriate.