Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
About The Position
The Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) delivers comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services in a collaborative, team-based model. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with mental health concerns in a clinical environment and works with primary care providers, therapists, leadership, and care teams to support whole-person health, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health services within the medical home. Providers may float between sites to cover for other providers when appropriate. This position is in a pediatric clinic serving children and adolescents. The applicant must have 3–5 years of pediatric care experience working with children aged 3 years and older.
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.
- 3–5 years of pediatric care experience working with children aged 3 years and older.
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Life and disability coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
