Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-Time

Wellpath•Texarkana, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-Time role is with a mission-driven organization focused on providing care to underserved, overlooked, and vulnerable patients. The organization emphasizes a people-first culture, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, offering autonomy in a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and training. This position offers the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of incarcerated patients by providing comprehensive psychiatric services.

Requirements

Master in Science of Nursing or Post-Master’s Certificate from an accredited nurse practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan.
Minimum one (1) year of experience as a PMHNP required, or may be waived if approved by Vice President of Advanced Practice Program.
Unrestricted current license to practice as a PMHNP in the state of practice.
Current board certification as a PMHNP.
Current DEA Registration (unless Chief Psychiatric Officer determines it as optional).
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Corrections experience in a PMHNP role preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow-up care while exercising independent medical judgment.
Monitor and manage psychotropic medications, including effectiveness, side effects, and required follow-up.
Collaborate with mental health, medical, and administrative teams to ensure consistent psychiatric and mental health services.
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in required meetings, consultations, and on-call coverage.
Support crisis intervention, referrals, transfers, and emergency or involuntary treatment processes as allowed by scope of practice.