Nurse Practitioner: Behavioral Health & Primary Care (Hybrid)

West Texas Centers MHMR; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee assistance program

Job summary

West Texas Centers seeks a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner (APRN/PA) to provide integrated physical health services to children, adolescents, and adults receiving behavioral health and/or IDD services. This role delivers comprehensive primary care, orders labs, manages medications, and collaborates with behavioral health teams to support whole-person care.

Applicants must hold a current Texas Nurse Practitioner license (or relevant PA license) and a valid Texas RN/NP credential.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Nurse Practitioner license or applicable PA licensure.
• Current Texas RN/NP credentials as required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical health evaluations for patients across age groups.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions following guidelines.
• Prescribe and monitor medications with consideration of psychiatric medications.
• Order and review labs, screenings, and diagnostic studies.
• Provide chronic disease management and routine outpatient primary care.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate physical health with behavioral health and IDD teams.
• Provide referrals to specialists and community resources.
• Deliver patient education and promote shared decision-making.
• Deliver care in person and via approved telehealth platforms.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Medication management

Chronic disease management

Team coordination

Education

Texas NP license

Texas RN license

Job description

West Texas Centers seeks a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner (APRN/PA) to provide integrated physical health services to children, adolescents, and adults receiving behavioral health and/or IDD services. This role delivers comprehensive primary care, orders labs, manages medications, and collaborates with behavioral health teams to support whole-person care.

Applicants must hold a current Texas Nurse Practitioner license (or relevant PA license) and a valid Texas RN/NP credential.