Nurse Practitioner Psych

Acadia Healthcare; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

No on-call

Competitive compensation

Job summary

TrustPoint Hospital – Outpatient Clinic is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our outpatient team. The position offers a predictable Monday through Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and 40 hours per week as a 1099 independent contractor.

You will perform psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• PMHNP with board certification and active DEA registration.
• Experience in behavioral health or outpatient psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Provide medication management and follow-up care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with the team.
• Document using the WILSKY EMR system.
• Coordinate care with therapists and physicians.
• Deliver evidence-based psychiatric care to support outcomes.

Skills

PMHNP

Board Certification

DEA License

Behavioral Health Experience

Education

Master's in Nursing

Tools

WILSKY EMR

Job description

Overview

TrustPoint Hospital – Outpatient Clinic

TrustPoint Hospital is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Outpatient Clinic. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative behavioral health setting providing high-quality psychiatric care to patients in an outpatient environment.

Position Highlights

• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 1 opening available
• 1099 Independent Contractor position
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• No weekends or on-call responsibilities

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Board Certified PMHNP preferred
• Active DEA registration required
• Previous behavioral health or outpatient psychiatry experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Provide medication management and ongoing psychiatric follow-up care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the WILSKY electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Coordinate care with therapists, case managers, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to support positive patient outcomes.

Why Join TrustPoint Hospital?

Join a dedicated behavioral health team focused on delivering exceptional outpatient psychiatric care in a supportive and collaborative environment. This position offers a predictable Monday through Friday schedule, allowing for an excellent work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Responsibilities

Summary:

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Acadia Healthcare

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.

We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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