Psychiatric APRN: Public Health Impact & Full Benefits

Texas Health and Human Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Abilene, TX seeks a Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric care within the Physician Services department. The role includes prescribing medications, coordinating treatments, and maintaining thorough medical records in a state-supported living center setting.

The position requires an APRN with a master’s degree, Texas licensure, DEA and NPI credentials, and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in advanced practice nursing (APRN).
• Current Texas APRN license; DEA registration and NPI as required.
• Clinical nursing experience in psychiatric care and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute and long-term psychiatric care with regular assessments.
• Prescribe medications, order labs, and coordinate treatment with the care team.
• Conduct quarterly psychiatric clinics and rounds, review PBSP/PSP and update plans.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in APRN (psychiatric)

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Abilene, TX seeks a Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric care within the Physician Services department. The role includes prescribing medications, coordinating treatments, and maintaining thorough medical records in a state-supported living center setting.

The position requires an APRN with a master’s degree, Texas licensure, DEA and NPI credentials, and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary