PT Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
People are the company’s greatest resource, which is why caring for patients and keeping them healthy is so important. Proactive MD offers a comprehensive health management solution that extends well beyond the clinic walls. By engaging patients and offering them a personal relationship with a primary care provider, we can deliver measurably better outcomes, making people happier, healthier, and more productive while significantly lowering overall medical costs. We put patients’ health first because amazing care yields amazing results. Find out more at proactive.md/our-why. Part Time: 2 days a week (1-day in person/1-day virtual care) (days flexible) Hours: 8:30a-5:30p The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or Certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) provides behavioral health evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management services within Proactive MD employer-sponsored health centers. This role functions as part of an integrated care model focused on improving access to behavioral healthcare while supporting the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of patients. The provider collaborates closely with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, patient advocates, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver evidence-based behavioral healthcare in a patient-centered outpatient environment.
Requirements
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program (for PMHNP Candidates)
- Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner training program (for PMHNP Candidates)
- Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) (for PMHNP Candidates)
- Successful completion of national board certification examination through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (for PMHNP Candidates)
- Active unrestricted APRN license in applicable state(s) (for PMHNP Candidates)
- DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing authority as applicable (for PMHNP Candidates)
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (for PA Candidates)
- NCCPA certification (for PA Candidates)
- Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry (for PA Candidates)
- Active unrestricted PA license in applicable state(s) (for PA Candidates)
- DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing authority as applicable (for PA Candidates)
- Strong psychiatric assessment and medication management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team
- Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
- Understanding of integrated behavioral health and population health principles
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally
- Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Nice To Haves
- Experience in outpatient psychiatry, integrated behavioral health, collaborative care, or primary care behavioral health (for PMHNP Candidates)
- Minimum of 2 years psychiatric or behavioral health experience (for PMHNP Candidates)
- Minimum of 2 years psychiatric or behavioral health experience (for PA Candidates)
- Experience in outpatient psychiatry, integrated behavioral health, collaborative care, or primary care behavioral health (for PA Candidates)
- Experience with employer-sponsored healthcare, population health, or value-based care models
- Experience with telehealth behavioral health services
- Familiarity with integrated behavioral health workflows
Responsibilities
- Perform psychiatric and behavioral health assessments
- Diagnose and manage common behavioral health conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with state regulations and scope of practice
- Provide follow-up care and ongoing medication management
- Collaborate with psychiatrists and supervising/collaborating physicians as required
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, therapists, and care teams
- Support behavioral health integration within primary care workflows
- Educate patients regarding medications, treatment expectations, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
- Participate in quality improvement activities and clinical team meetings
- Identify and appropriately escalate psychiatric crises or safety concerns
- Support organizational initiatives related to patient access, quality, and behavioral health outcomes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
