Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Merakey • Hammond, LA

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About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its team in Hammond, Louisiana. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner delivers high-quality mental health care to individuals living with chronic mental illness as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients’ psychiatric needs in a community-based setting, including travel to patient locations with team support.

The stated pay is $96.15 per hour. Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services, with more than 8,000 employees supporting nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states. The organization follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and welcoming Veterans and applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

Requirements

• Have an active driver's license within the state of Louisiana.
• Be willing to work in a community-based setting.
• Be a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist, a medical psychologist, or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with a specialty in adult mental health in the state of Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine medication needs.
• Document patient assessments and interactions in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Prescribe and manage pharmacologic treatments, including controlled substances.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust medications as necessary.
• Facilitate direct patient admissions to hospitals when appropriate.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to develop coordinated treatment plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, registered nurses, and other care team members.
• Provide community-based services, including traveling to patient locations with team support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed