Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Clinic - Jackson, MS

Canopy Careers•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward: The voice of our children and families always comes first Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger We take great joy in service to others Our families and our communities deserve our very best Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Competitive Compensation 403b Retirement Plan with Match Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance PTO/Vacation Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview : The PMHNP has responsibility for providing psychiatric care and treatment for children ranging from 6 to 17 years of age while in a collaborative/consultative relationship with a Mississippi licensed Psychiatrist. He or she works closely with staff in treatment programs to plan, organize, implement, and provide quality care to individuals served. Services provided include obtaining an appropriate comprehensive health-history, differentiating between normal and abnormal findings, analyzing and interpreting data to develop appropriate differential diagnoses, and employing appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and regimens including but not limited to pharmacological, behavioral and other non-pharmacological treatment modalities with attention to safety, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program
Current license as a Registered Nurse and current certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Child and Adolescent) by a national certification organization approved by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
Maintains active professional liability insurance
Must have a valid DEA number
Active Mississippi Medicaid number
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and be able to communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

3 years’ experience providing psychiatric care and treatment of children and adolescents up to 21 years of age preferred

Responsibilities

Oversight of the psychiatric care of all clients served
Provide general psychiatric diagnosis and treatment to include assessments, histories and medication management
Prescribe, direct, and administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders
Examine laboratory or diagnostic tests on individuals served to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorder
Order and oversight of implementation of special procedures
Order medical consults as necessary
Review current program designs and assist in modification as necessary
Assure integrity of client records and personal data
Assist in establishing and maintaining procedures regarding client confidentiality as needed
Assure that each child or adolescent is receiving appropriate care through ongoing monthly case reviews by Interdisciplinary Treatment Teams
Oversight of the Treatment Planning and Discharge planning process for each child or adolescent as needed
Oversight of the Child and Family Treatment team meetings Assist in the Utilization Review Process assuring that each child or adolescent receives maximum benefit from program services
Provide ancillary clinical support services for clients as needed
Meets periodically with clinical staff to assure proper communication
Inform program leadership staff of client, and family/guardian concerns when appropriate
Accessibility to staff from assigned programs during regular working hours for crisis management and consultative supervision
Take clinical call, as scheduled
Serve on the Medical Practices Committee and other organizational committees as required
Other duties as assigned