Primary Care Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

Southwest Care Center (SCC); United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off plans

Tuition reimbursement availability

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k

Bonus available

Job summary

Southwest Care Center (SCC) is looking for a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP to join our clinics in Santa Fe, NM. The role involves comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing disorders, and prescribing medications. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years in behavioral health and be bi-lingual in English and Spanish.

This position offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance, benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in behavioral health or psychiatric treatment environment preferred.
• Must maintain a current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans based on evidence-based standards.
• Prescribe medications to improve patient quality of life.

Skills

Patient mental health assessment

Psychotropic medication management

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Current nurse practitioner license in New Mexico

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions:

• Do you want to make a difference?
• Do you believe everyone is entitled to quality healthcare?
• Do you desire to serve the underserved in your community?

For over 25 years, Southwest Care Center has been providing exceptional healthcare to the communities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. We are a non‑profit, FQHC‑LAL providing medical, behavioral health, case management, community outreach, diabetes education, and pharmacy services. We are proud to offer gender equity medicine, syringe exchange, and HIV/Hep C treatment, testing, and other services within our communities.

Southwest Care Center is currently seeking a full‑time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP to support our clinics in Santa Fe, NM. Relocation available.

Position Details

• Perform a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, including patient mental status, current and past histories of violence and self‑harm behavior, substance use, level of functioning, health behaviors, trauma, medical and social history, and family history.
• Analyze and interpret history, including presenting symptoms, physical findings, as well as assessment of the impact on acute, chronic physical illness, stressors in family system, socioeconomic stressors, and family psychopathology.
• Develop appropriate differential diagnoses. This may include ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, identifying typical and atypical presentation of psychiatric disorders, differentiating psychiatric presentations of medical conditions, and arranging for consultation evaluation and follow‑up as needed.
• Accurately diagnose commonly occurring psychiatric disorders, as well as exacerbation and recurrences of chronic disorders and symptoms of a new emerging disorder.
• Evaluate potential abuse, neglect, and risk of danger to self or others, and assist patient and family in securing an appropriate treatment environment to ensure safety.
• Develop treatment plans for psychiatric disorders based on practice guidelines and evidence‑based standards of care.
• Provide treatment for acute and chronic psychiatric and mental health issues.
• Prescribe psychotropic and related medications based on clinical indicators including diagnosis, lab tests, and patient status to treat symptoms of the disorder and improve functioning and quality of life, ensuring patient safety through appropriate prescription management.
• Maintain up‑to‑date individual charts on patients in adherence to governing agencies and SCC policies.
• Educate patient and family about diagnosis, treatment, and medication.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies by appropriately determining level of risk and working collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate treatment.
• Assist in coordinating patient care referrals with community agencies to provide continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients’ rights regarding treatment options and use ethical and legal principles in patient treatment, with adherence to patient confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Practice Highlights

• Monday – Friday 8–5 typical schedule with 32 hours of scheduled patient care and 8 hours of administrative time per week.
• System‑wide Athena EMR.
• Telehealth visits available through Mend platform.
• Onsite care team includes Physicians, NPs, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacists, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Case Managers, RNs and RN Clinic Managers, Medical Assistants, Pharmacists, Health Educators, and Registered Dietician.
• Inclusive “We Care” culture.

Candidate Highlights

• Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3+ years working in behavioral health or psychiatric treatment environment preferred.
• Bi‑lingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Must have and maintain a current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and from the State of New Mexico.
• Must have and maintain a current nurse practitioner license awarded from the State of New Mexico.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Must have a valid NM driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.

Employment Highlights

• Competitive salary with bonus available. Relocation also available.
• Great work/life balance with generous time off plans.
• Tuition reimbursement availability through SCC and NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with substantial employer contribution, paid time off, professional development programs, and 340B prescription access.

Southwest Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Job Details

Location: NM Santa Fe – West Alameda
Worker Type: Employee
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40