Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Embark Behavioral Health • Independence, MO

4d • $120,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Embark Behavioral Health, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides evidence-based, trauma-informed psychiatric care in a collaborative short-term residential treatment program serving adolescents ages 12–17 and their families. The role conducts psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses and treats behavioral health conditions, manages medications, and develops individualized treatment plans to support emotional wellness and resilience.

The practitioner works with therapists and other program staff on treatment plans and client progress, communicates with guardians and family members, and completes clinical documentation. The position is located at 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, Missouri, and lists an annual salary of $120,000 to $130,000 depending on experience.

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 guardians and family members about clients' conditions.
• Complete necessary clinical documentation accurately and on time.
• 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 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free, confidential support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time