Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Dalton GA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

AI scribe

Comprehensive Benefits

401k matching

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

CHE Behavioral Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Georgia and support adults and geriatric patients across partnered facilities. This role emphasizes a regular daytime schedule with no night shifts and a consistent caseload.

The PMHNP will diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

PMHNP certification

DEA license

Psychotropic management

2+ years experience

3–5 years psych exp (FNP)

Education

MSN – Psychiatric/Mental Health

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