Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
About The Position
Job Purpose: We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing outpatient and tele-psych care team. In this role, you will work alongside physicians and other behavioral health professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals across the lifespan facing mental health challenges. You’ll play a key role in expanding access to quality, person-centered care, helping clients take important steps toward healing and wellness. Whether you’re meeting patients in person or virtually, your clinical expertise and empathetic approach will make a lasting impact. Reporting To: Psychiatry Clinical Director What You Will Do: Responds to and initiates care for those requiring mental health services throughout Denova facilities. Identifies patient mental health problems and prescribes treatment under the direction of a physician. Implements mental health services utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a psychiatrist. Provides mental health education to patients, healthcare, and medical staff. Provide health/behavioral health assessments (including differential diagnoses and prognosis), treatment recommendations, and treatment planning for clients across program types. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.
- Active PMHNP license, DEA certificate, and NPI required for credentialing purposes.
- Must be willing to begin employment once credentialing is near completion.
- Credentialing timeline may vary between 3–6 months, depending on provider status (new vs. existing).
- Bachelor's degree in nursing and a nurse practitioner master's degree with a focus on psychiatric nursing
- One to five years of clinical experience preferred.
- Must have fluency in documenting an electronic medical record.
- Must have active CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Strong project management skills, including complex projects resulting in measurable program growth.
- Excellent communication skills
- Possess a valid fingerprint clearance card and have a recent tuberculosis test on file.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish
- One to five years of clinical experience
Responsibilities
- Responds to and initiates care for those requiring mental health services throughout Denova facilities.
- Identifies patient mental health problems and prescribes treatment under the direction of a physician.
- Implements mental health services utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a psychiatrist.
- Provides mental health education to patients, healthcare, and medical staff.
- Provide health/behavioral health assessments (including differential diagnoses and prognosis), treatment recommendations, and treatment planning for clients across program types.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous retirement plan with a 3.5% company match.
- Enjoy holiday pay, PTO, and life insurance benefits.
- Protect your future with long and short-term disability options.
- Stay ahead with licensure/CME reimbursement.
- Benefit from a rewarding pay structure and comprehensive malpractice and liability insurance.
- We offer an employee wellness program and fantastic discounts for all Denova team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
