Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Beacon Behavioral Partners; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oxford, MS, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality outpatient psychiatric care. This full-time in-office role involves conducting evaluations, managing medications, and collaborating with a clinical team to enhance patient mental health outcomes. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing, a Mississippi APRN license, and board certification as a PMHNP-BC. Compassionate communication and a commitment to patient-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current APRN license in Mississippi or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience in outpatient psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and manage medications.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate care.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Medication management

Therapeutic communication skills

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Current Mississippi APRN license

Board certification as PMHNP-BC

Active DEA registration or eligibility

Job description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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About the Role

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you will play a key role in providing high-quality outpatient psychiatric care to patients in our Oxford clinic. This primarily in-office position allows for strong therapeutic relationships, direct collaboration with our clinical team, and continuity of care within a supportive environment.

Your responsibilities will center on psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and integrated behavioral health treatment. You will work closely with therapists, medical providers, and support staff to develop comprehensive plans that address each patient’s mental health needs.

Your work will directly impact patient well-being, treatment outcomes, and the mental health of the community we serve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current Mississippi APRN license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Board certification as a PMHNP-BC
• Active DEA registration or eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient psychiatry, behavioral health, or integrated care
• Comfort treating a variety of psychiatric diagnoses across the lifespan (or specific population)
• Strong therapeutic communication skills
• Bilingual proficiency (English + another language)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and risk assessments
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide medication management, psychoeducation, and supportive counseling
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical staff to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and quality‑improvement initiatives
• Deliver patient‑centered care aligned with evidence‑based psychiatric practice
• Work onsite in our Oxford clinic
• Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment capabilities
• Expertise in psychopharmacology and evidence-based treatment
• Ability to provide supportive counseling and psychoeducation
• Excellent communication and therapeutic relationship‑building
• Ability to manage complex cases and coordinate multidisciplinary care
• Commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered psychiatric practice

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Mental Health Care