Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Embark Behavioral Health • Independence, MO

6d • $120,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Embark Behavioral Health is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for its short-term residential treatment program in Independence, Missouri. The role provides evidence-based, trauma-informed psychiatric care to adolescents ages 12–17 and their families in a collaborative clinical environment. The practitioner conducts psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses and treats behavioral health conditions, manages medication, and develops individualized treatment plans to support emotional wellness and resilience.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active Missouri APRN licensure as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Current DEA registration.
• Experience providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and individualized treatment planning.
• Commitment to supporting adolescents and families through evidence-based, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with therapists and other program staff to discuss treatment plans and client progress.
• Assess and screen patients through psychiatric evaluations, admitting diagnoses, psychiatric assessments, client interviews, medical histories, and observations.
• Prescribe, supervise, and direct psychotherapeutic treatments or medications for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Interact with, counsel, and instruct clients’ guardians and family members about clients’ conditions.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Document client records and progress, including symptoms, medications, and treatments.
• Provide expert opinions to insurance claim adjusters.
• Provide medical assessments on clients as needed and as regulated by state requirements.
• Establish timelines, tasks, and medical needs for adolescent clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid parental leave: up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt employees.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage; voluntary life and optional short-term disability are available.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions after the eligibility period.
• Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time