Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient

BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Mind is seeking experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) for an inpatient, 24/7 psychiatric emergency service at Merit Health Hospital in Jackson, MS. The role focuses on rapid evaluations, crisis intervention, stabilization, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates possess PMHNP-BC, Mississippi APRN license, DEA registration, and at least 2 years of PMHNP experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program.
• Current and unrestricted Mississippi APRN license.
• Board Certification as a PMHNP (PMHNP-BC).
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical PMHNP experience.
• Strong psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacology skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients in acute crises.
• Assess and manage patients with suicidal ideation, psychosis, mood disorders, agitation.
• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and medication management.
• Perform suicide risk assessments and evaluate safety concerns.
• Determine levels of care including admission or referral to outpatient services.
• Collaborate with ED staff, psychiatrists, nursing, and other clinicians.
• Complete timely EMR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Crisis intervention

Independent practice

EMR documentation

Education

MSN/DMN PMHNP program

Mississippi APRN license

PMHNP-BC certification

DEA registration

2+ years PMHNP experience

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient

Precise - Inpatient REG FULL TIME Professional Flowood, MS, US

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Psychiatric Emergency Services | Merit Health Hospital

Precise Mind | Jackson, Mississippi

Position Summary

Precise Mind is seeking experienced and compassionatePsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to join a newly established, 24/7 psychiatric emergency service at Merit Health Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new program dedicated to providing immediate psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, and stabilization services for patients experiencing acute mental health emergencies.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and be comfortable managing complex psychiatric conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Available Shifts

• Day Shift: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

• Night Shift: 10:00 PM – 10:00 AM

• 12-hour shifts supporting 24/7 psychiatric emergency services

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms and mental health crises.

• Assess and manage patients experiencing suicidal ideation, psychosis, severe mood disorders, agitation, and other psychiatric emergencies.

• Provide crisis intervention, psychiatric stabilization, and medication management.

• Perform suicide risk assessments and evaluate patient safety concerns.

• Determine appropriate levels of care, including psychiatric admission, continued observation, or referral to outpatient services.

• Collaborate with emergency department providers, psychiatrists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.

• Current and unrestricted Mississippi APRN license.

• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).

• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to employment.

• Minimum of2 years of clinical experience as a PMHNP.

• Strong psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacology skills.

• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in psychiatric emergency services, inpatient psychiatry, or acute behavioral health settings.

• Experience managing high-acuity psychiatric patients and behavioral health crises.

• Familiarity with psychiatric admission criteria, crisis stabilization, and involuntary commitment procedures.

About Precise Mind

Precise Mind is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care that improves access to mental health services and supports positive patient outcomes.

As part of theBeacon Behavioral Partners network, Precise Mind partners with healthcare organizations to expand access to high-quality psychiatric services.

Our new psychiatric emergency service at Merit Health Hospital offers an opportunity to be part of an innovative program focused on providing timely, effective care to individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Precise Mind is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.