PMHNP-BC: Innovative Psychiatric & MAT Clinician

Avenue360 Health and Wellness; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue360 Health and Wellness in Houston, TX seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver adult psychiatric and addiction treatment within MAT/MOUD programs. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment plans, and coordinated care in a supportive community health setting.

Responsibilities include musmatically evaluating patients, managing medications, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• PMHNP-BC certification.
• Current, unrestricted Texas APRN license (or eligible).
• DEA license with X-waiver or willingness to obtain.
• 2+ years clinical psychiatry/behavioral health experience preferred.
• 1–2 years outpatient/community mental health or integrated primary care preferred.
• Experience with substance use disorders including MOUD preferred.
• Experience serving diverse, underserved, high-acuity populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct adult psychiatric evaluations and formulate diagnoses with treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications including MAT/MOUD agents.
• Provide follow-up care and medication management for psychiatric and substance use treatment.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Perform risk assessments, crises interventions, and safety planning.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, recovery principles, and medication adherence.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR; support quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

PMHNP-BC certification

Texas APRN license

DEA license with X-waiver

Tools

OCHIN EPIC

CMBHS

Job description

Avenue360 Health and Wellness in Houston, TX seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver adult psychiatric and addiction treatment within MAT/MOUD programs. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment plans, and coordinated care in a supportive community health setting.

Responsibilities include musmatically evaluating patients, managing medications, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring thorough documentation.