PMHNP – Crisis Psychiatry (Evenings)

Claratel Behavioral Health; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Claratel Behavioral Health in Georgia seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specializing in psychiatric-mental health to care for adults in acute behavioral health crises. You will provide medical oversight, medication management, and crisis interventions in a fast-paced setting.

The APRN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and coordinate care from admission to discharge, ensuring trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing with PMHNP-BC licensure in Georgia.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority in Georgia.
• Minimum two years of psychiatric clinical experience; crisis care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and risk evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with the treatment team.
• Conduct medical screenings and exams for stabilization admissions.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per guidelines.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and families about diagnoses and treatments.
• Document interventions and progress in the EHR accurately and timely.
• Lead crisis intervention efforts and support safety/discharge planning.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Psychopharmacology

Crisis stabilization

Clinical documentation

Trauma-informed care

EHR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

GA PMHNP-BC license

DEA registration and prescriptive authority

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Claratel Behavioral Health in Georgia seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specializing in psychiatric-mental health to care for adults in acute behavioral health crises. You will provide medical oversight, medication management, and crisis interventions in a fast-paced setting.

The APRN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and coordinate care from admission to discharge, ensuring trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.