Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - CCBHC

RiverValley and Affiliates; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off and holidays

CME allowance and professional development support

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

RiverValley and Affiliates is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic team in Albuquerque, NM. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $150,000 annually with potential productivity incentives.

The PMHNP will engage in comprehensive care, providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance accessibility to quality behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Active PMHNP license in New Mexico or ability to obtain.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• DEA license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and medication management.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to develop individualized plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: Master's degree | Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 | Travel Percentage: Occasional | Job Shift: Day

Position Overview

New Mexico Solutions is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) team in Albuquerque, NM. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a mission-driven, team-based environment focused on expanding access to high-quality behavioral health services for individuals and families across our community. The PMHNP will provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and integrated care coordination as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Competitive compensation with strong earning potential through productivity incentives
• Collaborative, team-based model including therapists, care coordinators, case managers, and peer support
• Balanced caseload expectations with administrative and clinical support
• Focus on whole-person care through the CCBHC model
• Mission-driven organization committed to access, quality, and community impact

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide ongoing medication monitoring and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and care coordination efforts
• Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practices within the CCBHC framework
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $130,000–$150,000 annually
• Productivity incentive potential: $20,000–$30,000+
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • CME allowance and professional development support
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Supportive onboarding and ongoing clinical leadership

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of New Mexico (or ability to obtain)
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in outpatient behavioral health, community mental health, or integrated care preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care
• Experience working with diverse populations and complex clinical presentations is a plus

Why Join New Mexico Solutions?

As part of RiverValley Behavioral Health, New Mexico Solutions is committed to being a first choice for behavioral health services—for our clients and our employees. We invest in our clinicians, value work-life balance, and create space for professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.