Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

TeamHealth; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

TeamHealth, based in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking a fully licensed clinical psychologist to join our behavioral health team. This role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate care to older adults in long-term care facilities while enjoying clinical autonomy and organizational support.

Candidates should have a master's degree or higher in psychiatric nursing or as a physician assistant, along with relevant experience. Competitive compensation and flexibility for work schedule make this an attractive opportunity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher as NP/PA from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted psychiatric nursing or physician assistant license in Texas.
• Current DEA registration for prescribing privileges.
• Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic, and treatment management skills.
• Excellent clinical judgment and documentation abilities.
• Passion for working with underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Prescribe and manage psychopharmacological interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based psychiatric treatment and behavioral interventions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with care teams.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as clinically indicated.
• Support mental well-being and quality of life of residents.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Diagnostic skills

Treatment management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Master's degree or higher as NP/PA

Job description

TeamHealth, the nation's leading clinician practice organization, is seeking a fully licensed clinical psychologist to join our growing behavioral health team serving long‑term care facilities in the Corpus Christi, Texas, area. Your patients will be older adults residing in skilled nursing and assisted living communities who deserve expert, compassionate care. Competitive compensation and no cap on productivity income potential. This role offers the rare combination of clinical autonomy and organizational support. You craft your practice the way you want to practice it, while TeamHealth's world‑class infrastructure handles all the business, billing, and administrative responsibilities. We currently have options for minimal part‑time work (2‑4 days per month) up to full‑time (4‑5 days per week).

Three Reasons Clinicians Choose TeamHealth

• Clinical Autonomy: Practice your way in a supportive environment
• Exceptional Earnings: Production incentives with no ceiling
• Pure Patient Focus: You provide clinical expertise, we handle all the back‑office admin

Role At A Glance

As a TeamHealth psychiatric clinician, you'll be an essential member of an interdisciplinary care team dedicated to the mental and behavioral health of adults in a correctional facility. Your day-to-day will include:

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Prescribing and managing psychopharmacological interventions
• Delivering evidence‑based psychiatric treatment and behavioral interventions
• Developing and collaborating on individualized treatment plans with care teams
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment as clinically indicated
• Supporting the overall mental well‑being, psychiatric stability, and quality of life of residents
• Partnering with nursing staff, social workers, and facility leadership on care coordination

What You'll Need

We're looking for a psychiatric clinician who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine heart for the patients they serve. Requirements include:

• Master's degree or higher as NP/PA from an accredited program
• Active, unrestricted psychiatric nursing or physician assistant license in the state of Texas
• Current DEA registration for prescribing privileges
• Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic, and treatment management skills
• Excellent clinical judgment, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
• Genuine passion for working with underserved populations
• Prior experience in psychotropic management or behavioral health consultation is a strong advantage, but a commitment to excellent care and willingness to learn is what matters most.

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