Outpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Independent Status

Freeman Health System; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and benefits starting

Vision and dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Wellness program and incentives

Paid time off (PTO)

Disability pay

Learning Center access

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Arkansas seeks an experienced PMHNP to deliver outpatient psychiatric care in collaboration with a team of psychiatrists and nurses. The clinician will address a range of behavioral health needs with a trauma-informed approach, fostering a warm and empathic environment for patients.

The role includes participating in rotating on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, ensuring continuity of care across settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with completion of a PMHNP program.
• Arkansas APRN licensure through the AR Board of Nursing.
• Qualify for Full Independent Practice Authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to outpatients in collaboration with psychiatrists and other clinicians.
• Participate in rotating call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Outpatient psychiatric care

Education

PMHNP program

Accredited nursing school

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

What You'll Do

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will work with psychiatrists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide psychiatric care to patients in the outpatient setting. They will provide services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance abuse and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment and demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. The PMHNP will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received.

Participate in a rotating call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

• The APN should be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and shall have successfully completed an approved PMHNP program
• Arkansas APRN licensure through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Qualify for Full Independent Practice Authority

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Disability pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.