Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Trio Health Partners; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trio Health Partners is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team across multi-site settings with travel. You will deliver psychiatric services in post-acute and long-term care, build rapport with patients and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

The PMHNP will prescribe medications, monitor responses, educate facility staff, and ensure CMS guidelines are followed while maintaining clinical documentation and patient

Qualifications

• Active Illinois NP license
• Board-certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC)
• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Experience treating mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, dementia, and grief in adult or geriatric populations preferred
• Comfortable working in skilled nursing and long-term care environments
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with patients, families, and care teams effectively
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional standards

Responsibilities

• Conduct follow-up psychiatric visits after initial assessments
• Prescribe medications and review diagnostic results as needed
• Participate in team meetings and family sessions
• Collaborate with supervising psychiatrists and facility staff to implement treatment plans
• Maintain timely documentation and communication with care teams
• Provide education to facility staff regarding psychiatric care and patient needs
• Evaluate effectiveness of prescribed medications and make adjustments
• Ensure compliance with CMS guidelines and facility policies

Skills

PMHNP-BC

Active IL NP license

Master’s degree in Nursing

Psychiatric experience (adult/geriatic

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Company: Trio Health Partners

Location: Multi-Site, Travel Required

About Us

At Trio Health Partners, our mission is to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care that sets new standards for quality and satisfaction. We collaborate closely with interdisciplinary facility teams, emphasizing open communication, shared clinical goals, and strong partnerships with patients and their families.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team. The ideal candidate excels at building rapport, takes a person-centered approach to care, and communicates effectively across disciplines. You’ll work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive psychiatric services in post-acute and long-term care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct follow-up psychiatric visits after initial assessments

• Prescribe medications and review diagnostic results as needed

• Participate in team meetings and family sessions

• Collaborate with supervising psychiatrists and facility staff to implement treatment plans

• Maintain timely documentation and communication with care teams

• Provide education to facility staff regarding psychiatric care and patient needs

• Evaluate effectiveness of prescribed medications and make adjustments

• Ensure compliance with CMS guidelines and facility policies

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Illinois NP license

• Board-certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC)

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program

• Experience treating mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, dementia, and grief in adult or geriatric populations preferred

• Comfortable working in skilled nursing and long-term care environments

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to collaborate with patients, families, and care teams effectively

• Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional standards

Additional Requirements

• Participation in regular supervision with a psychiatrist

• Ability to assess and manage psychiatric and behavioral health needs

• Familiarity with psychotropic medication review and adjustment protocols

• Educate facility staff on psychiatric issues and patient care strategies