Nurse Practicioner

Shelby Counseling Associates; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby Counseling Associates in Louisville, KY, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide client-centered psychiatric and medical care in an outpatient setting. You will conduct assessments, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and coordinate with therapists to support trauma-informed treatment.

This is a full-time, on-site role serving clients aged five to ninety-nine, with strong emphasis on collaboration, documentation, and ethical practice within a trauma-informed framework.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner license and eligibility to practice in Kentucky.
• PMHNP or related specialty preferred.
• Experience with outpatient or community mental health settings.
• Strong communication with multidisciplinary teams and families.
• Ability to prescribe and monitor medications in a full-time, on-site setting.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, client-centered psychiatric and medical care in an outpatient setting.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnose mental health conditions.
• Prescribe and monitor medications as appropriate.
• Collaborate with therapists and clinicians to coordinate care plans.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and families; document encounters per standards.
• Participate in case consultations to support trauma-informed treatment.
• Manage a full-time on-site caseload with consistent in-person client contact.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

Medication management

Collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

Clinical documentation

Caseload management

Communication

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

National NP certification

Job description

Company Description

Shelby Counseling Associates is a mental health practice dedicated to honoring the dignity, resilience, and potential of every individual. The team provides compassionate, trauma-informed care that empowers clients to face life's challenges with strength and hope. Services include therapy that support the whole person -mind, body, and spirit- while fostering healing, growth, and meaningful connection. Grounded in ethical practice and a commitment to equity and justice, the organization offers a safe, collaborative environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. Through individual counseling, family therapy, and couples counseling, Shelby Counseling Associates helps clients build healthier relationships and achieve lasting well-being.

Role Description

The Nurse Practitioner will deliver high-quality, client-centered psychiatric and medical care within an outpatient counseling setting. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, diagnosing and managing mental health conditions, prescribing and monitoring medications as appropriate, and collaborating closely with therapists and other clinicians to coordinate care plans. The role involves providing psychoeducation to clients and families, documenting encounters in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards, and participating in case consultations to support integrated, trauma-informed treatment. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Louisville, KY, with consistent in-person interaction with clients and the clinical team. Being able to prescribe for the whol life span is required as we see clients from the ages of five to 99.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or related specialty preferred) and eligibility to practice in Kentucky.
• Demonstrated skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning within outpatient or community mental health settings.
• Experience with medication management, monitoring treatment effectiveness, and ensuring safe prescribing practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging clients and families in care.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and ethically grounded practice, aligned with principles of equity and justice.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and manage a full-time caseload in an on-site environment.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program; national certification as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Experience in counseling or behavioral health settings, and familiarity with integrated care models, is highly beneficial.