Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

evolvedMD•Scottsdale, AZ

14h•Remote

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) plays a key role in providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients through assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management. This position works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and other healthcare professionals, to deliver high-quality, patient-centered mental health services.

Requirements

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with an active, unrestricted license in Arizona (may be required to obtain a medical license in other states as necessary)
Board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Active DEA license and eligibility to prescribe psychiatric medications.
At least 1 year of experience in direct psychiatric patient care
Experience working with both adult and youth populations.
Strong clinical skills in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and treatment planning.
Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care providers, social workers, and therapists.
Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) documentation and telehealth services (if applicable).
Strong communication skills, with the ability to educate patients, families, and care teams.
Commitment to patient confidentiality and adherence to ethical and legal standards in mental health care.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in direct psychiatric patient care
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with behavioral health disorders.
Provide medication management, including prescribing, adjusting, and discontinuing psychotropic medications as appropriate.
Collaborate with behavioral health clinicians and primary care providers to support integrated care.
Monitor and track patient progress, adjusting treatment as needed based on clinical outcomes.
Participate in case reviews and contribute to care team meetings to discuss complex cases and optimize treatment strategies.
Provide education and consultation to healthcare providers regarding psychopharmacology and behavioral health management.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
Maintain compliance with state and federal laws, insurance requirements, and professional credentialing requirements.
In-person travel may be necessary at times for team gatherings, trainings or onsite consultation with primary care facilities.