Behavioral Health APN — Flexible Per Diem

Milestone Treatment; Texas; On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Milestone Treatment Center in Texas is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) for a behavioral health role. This per diem/hourly in-person position offers clinical autonomy within a multidisciplinary team, delivering integrated behavioral health treatment to clients with complex needs.

The APN will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with therapists, case managers, and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• APN license with prescribing authority.
• Graduate degree from an accredited APN program.
• Board certification in a relevant Advanced Practice Nursing specialty.
• Experience in psychiatric/behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and clinical assessments.
• Provide ongoing medication management for behavioral health clients.
• Prescribe psychotropic medications within scope of practice.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans with the clinical team.
• Evaluate client progress, response to treatment, and side effects.
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical support when needed.
• Perform physical assessments and order/interpret appropriate diagnostics.
• Educate clients and families about diagnoses, medications, and preventive care.
• Collaborate with therapists and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and medical records.
• Follow HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Psychopharmacology

EHR / EMR

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Nursing

APN board certification

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Milestone Treatment Center in Texas is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) for a behavioral health role. This per diem/hourly in-person position offers clinical autonomy within a multidisciplinary team, delivering integrated behavioral health treatment to clients with complex needs.

The APN will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with therapists, case managers, and nursing staff.