Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

CHE Behavioral; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI scribe for session notes

Comprehensive Benefits; 401k matching,

PTO

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team. You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, and manage psychotropic medications in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team.

No nights, weekends, or on-call, with a consistent caseload and opportunities for professional growth. Our facilities provide a supportive environment and flexible scheduling to help you focus on patients.

Qualifications

• MSN in Psychiatric/Mental Health with ANCC PMHNP certification required.
• Active DEA license in state of practice.
• Experience in psychotropic medication management.
• 2+ years of experience required; Family Nurse Practitioners with 3–5 years psych experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with an integrated care team (psychiatrists, psychologists, LCSWs, nursing staff).
• Distinguish and diagnose psychological vs. physiological disorders.
• Consult on complex or unusual clinical cases.

Skills

DEA license

Psychotropic management

Experience

PMHNP experience

Education

MSN – Psychiatric/Mental Health; ANCC PMHNP certification

Job description

CHE Behavioral Health Services is hiring Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Since 1995, CHE has been a national leader in adult and geriatric mental health, serving 100,000+ patients across 800+ facilities in 11+ states.

Why PMHNPs Choose CHE

• Create your own schedule (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–7 PM)

• Competitive pay

• No nights, weekends, or on-call

• Consistent, reliable caseload, no cancellations

• Work close to home in partnered facilities

Requirements

• MSN – Psychiatric/Mental Health; ANCC PMHNP certification

• Active DEA license in state of practice

• Experience in psychotropic medication management

• 2 plus years of experience is required.

• Family Nurse Practitioners with 3–5 years of psych experience will be considered

What You’ll Do

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits

• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications

• Collaborate with an integrated care team (psychiatrists, psychologists, LCSWs, nursing staff)

• Distinguish and diagnose psychological vs. physiological disorders

• Consult on complex or unusual clinical cases

What We Offer

• CHE provides an AI scribe that drafts your session notes for you, dramatically reducing after-hours charting so your time goes to patients, not paperwork

• Comprehensive Benefits; 401k matching, health, dental, vision, malpractice insurance and PTO

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Flexible scheduling options