MAT Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

NaphCare•Reno, NV

16h•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our healthcare team at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, Nevada. This part-time, onsite opportunity averages just 10 hours per week and is ideal for a psychiatric provider seeking a flexible clinical role that can complement an existing practice or professional schedule. With compensation of $76.00–$80.00 per hour, this position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful psychiatric care without the commitment of a traditional full-time schedule. As a PMHNP, you will provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing treatment for a diverse patient population with complex behavioral health needs. You’ll collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team while maintaining clinical autonomy in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care. If you're seeking a flexible psychiatric practice opportunity that allows you to make a meaningful clinical impact while maintaining your existing professional commitments, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Requirements

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing
Current, unrestricted Nevada Nurse Practitioner license
Current Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification
Current DEA registration
Current BLS/CPR certification
Ability to successfully complete facility background and drug screening requirements

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience with complex patient populations
Strong psychiatric assessment, medication management, and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Ability to practice independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Correctional healthcare experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management.
Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with behavioral health and substance use disorders.
Support the facility's Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program by evaluating patients and developing individualized treatment plans.
Obtain patient histories, perform physical assessments as appropriate, and formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
Prescribe medications and monitor patient response to treatment.
Admit, evaluate, and discharge patients in accordance with established clinical protocols.
Conduct patient rounds and ensure continuity of care throughout the treatment process.
Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing as clinically indicated.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, and correctional staff to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
Respond to urgent psychiatric needs while promoting patient safety and maintaining appropriate clinical documentation.
Educate patients on their diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and available behavioral health resources.