CRNP

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority, Inc; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 136,946; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver psychiatric care at the Carastar Health Services program in Montgomery, AL.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and adjust treatment plans, and coordinate care with the supervising physician. Responsibilities include prescribing medications under protocols, monitoring outcomes, providing crisis intervention, and collaborating with the medical team to ensure high-quality patient care in

Qualifications

• Must hold Alabama CRNP license with collaborative physician and prescriptive authority.
• Knowledge of evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge of behavior management and crisis intervention.
• Willingness to provide services across Carastar facilities and locations.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe medications under written protocols, following licensure and formularies.
• Consult with supervising physician as indicated.
• Monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.
• Provide psychiatric and physical assessments, history-taking and differential diagnosis.

Skills

Relationship building

Psychiatric evaluation

Crisis intervention

Cultural competency

Collaborative practice

Education

Master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing

Job description

## CRNP| | || --- | --- || | Montgomery, Alabama || | Adult Outpatient || | 3/16/2026 || | Carastar Complex || | || --- | --- || | 136,946.00 Annual || | 90,000.00 Annual || | Full Time || | M-F, 8am-5pm |**JOB DESCRIPTION****TITLE:** NURSE PRACTITIONER**CLASSIFICATION:** Mental Health Professional V**SALARY RANGE:** $90,000- $136,946**SUPERVISOR:** Medical Director/Clinical Director**DEFINITION:**This position is responsible for providing medical assessment and treatment to consumers of Carastar Health Services.**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:**Responsible for providing services, including the prescription of medication with written protocols, consistent with level of licensure and qualifications. Consults and/or refers to the physician as indicated.Monitor clients for psychiatric symptoms as well as side effects of medication.Provide psychiatric and physical assessment, history-taking and differential diagnosis as indicated.Provide and/or coordinate individual patient crisis services when symptoms arise, as well as management of chronic problems.Provide prevention -oriented patient education and care as indicated.Provide other services within scope of training and license as assigned.Collaborate with supervising physician in accordance with the signed protocol and formulary.Follow protocols and formularies established by the Alabama Board of Nursing and Medical Board.Maintain documentation of clinical services in accordance with Carastar Health’s policies and procedures, and complete all forms and paperwork required by Carastar.May provide clinical and administrative supervision to other clinical staff.Assist with In-Service Training as needed.Approve treatment plans and case plans of assigned clients.Make rounds on Inpatient units as needed or assigned.**REQUIREMENTS**:Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, consumers, family members and other community agencies.Willingness to provide services in all Carastar facilities and other locations as deemed appropriate.Knowledge of evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders.Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and intervention common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.Knowledge of cultural diversity.Willingness to review and approve the work of other Carastar staff, as appropriate.**QUALIFICATIONS:**Master’s Degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Hold current Alabama License to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with collaborative physician and prescriptive authority.Must hold a driver’s license valid in Alabama and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Carastar’s insurance carrier. Must maintain liability coverage on personal vehicles. Must hold and maintain a current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificate and CPI Certification.