Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I (PMHNP)

Chief of Minds; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chief of Minds is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our behavioral health team. You will deliver compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, conduct evaluations, diagnose conditions, and develop personalized treatment plans.

Join a collaborative environment with physicians, therapists, and other clinicians, focusing on patient-centered care, safety, and quality outcomes. Louisiana licensed PMHNP with DEA and BLS/CPR is required.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN and APRN authorization appropriate to the position.
• Current national PMHNP certification.
• Louisiana prescriptive authority, required CS credentials, and DEA registration.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Comprehensive Psychiatric Care: evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Lead Medication Management: prescribe, monitor, adjust meds, monitor labs.
• Educate patients about diagnoses, meds, and options.
• Collaborate with physicians and therapists for coordinated care.
• Promote patient safety and coordinate referrals when needed.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation within 24 hours of encounters.
• Oversee a patient caseload and manage follow-ups.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Medication management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Louisiana RN license

APRNP authorization

PMHNP certification

DEA registration

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Integrated care platforms

Job description

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes everyone deserves access to quality mental healthcare? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside professionals who share your commitment to improving lives?

We'd love to meet you!

We are seeking a skilled and patient-focused Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing behavioral healthcare team.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, provide personalized psychiatric care, and help individuals navigate their mental health journeys with confidence and support.Our approach brings together medical care, therapy, and virtual services to create a more connected and comprehensive patient experience.If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want your work to make a difference every day, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Why Join Our Team?

We believe exceptional patient care starts with dedicated professionals who feel supported, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

Here's what makes this opportunity worth exploring:

• Meaningful Work: Make a lasting difference by helping individuals improve their mental health and overall quality of life.

• Collaborative Care Environment: Work alongside physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals who value teamwork and coordinated patient care.

• Patient-Centered Approach: Deliver thoughtful, individualized care focused on each patient's unique needs and treatment goals.

• Professional Growth: Strengthen your clinical expertise while contributing to a team committed to high-quality behavioral healthcare.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Receive compensation based on your experience and qualifications, along with employer-paid benefits and paid time off.

What You'll Do

As our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you'll play an essential role in helping patients achieve better mental health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide Comprehensive Psychiatric Care: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Lead Medication Management: Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications while assessing treatment effectiveness, potential side effects, and clinically indicated laboratory results.

• Empower Patients Through Education: Help patients better understand their diagnoses, medications, and treatment options so they can actively participate in their care.

• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, comprehensive treatment.

• Promote Patient Safety: Identify and respond to patient safety concerns, including coordinating referrals or emergency evaluations when appropriate.

• Maintain High-Quality Clinical Documentation: Complete accurate, timely patient records within 24 hours of each encounter.

• Manage Continuity of Care: Oversee an assigned patient caseload, respond to patient communications, coordinate medication refills, and address follow-up needs.

• Deliver Quality Outcomes: Meet established standards for patient care, clinical quality, productivity, and professional practice.

• Uphold Clinical Excellence: Maintain required professional credentials and adhere to applicable regulations, clinical standards, and organizational policies.

What We're Looking Fo r

We're looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate professional who combines strong clinical judgment with a genuine desire to improve the lives of others.

Required Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN and APRN authorization appropriate to the position.

• Current national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

• Louisiana prescriptive authority, required controlled-substance credentials, and DEA registration appropriate to assigned responsibilities.

• Current BLS/CPR certification.

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical decision-making abilities.

• Commitment to patient-centered, ethical, and evidence-based care.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of psychiatric practice experience.

• Experience providing outpatient or community-based behavioral healthcare.

• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and telehealth platforms.

• Experience working within an integrated or collaborative care model.

Our Clinical Environment

The PMHNP works under the medical department oversight of the Medical Director, practices in accordance with an approved physician collaborative practice agreement, and partners closely with the Clinical Director to support coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize the expertise, compassion, and dedication required to deliver exceptional mental healthcare.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

• Employer-paid medical insurance, employer retirement contributions, continuing education, licensing reimbursement, and malpractice coverage.

• Paid time off.

• The opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused clinical environment.

• Meaningful work that positively impacts individuals and the communities we serve.