Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc.; Kokomo (IN); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Purpose-driven work

Robust benefits package

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer contribution

Life and disability coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc. seeks a Pediatric PMHNP to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services in a team-based clinic.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat mental health concerns in children and adolescents, coordinating with primary care and school partners to improve access to care. The role requires 3–5 years of pediatric experience, current Indiana licenses, and PMHNP-BC certification.

Formación

• MSN or DNP with PMH specialization and PMHNP-BC certification.
• Current Indiana RN and APRN licenses with CSR and DEA registrations.
• BLS certification and experience caring for children and adolescents.
• Strong communication, collaboration and time-management skills.
• Proficient in electronic medical records and office productivity tools.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations, history review, and mental status exams.
• Diagnose conditions using DSM-5 criteria and create integrated treatment plans.
• Initiate and manage psychopharmacologic treatment with monitoring.
• Collaborate with school-based teams, primary care, and specialists to coordinate care.
• Provide brief therapies and psychoeducation within scope and workflow.
• Support same-day access and warm handoffs for timely mental health care.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, options, and self-care.
• Participate in team huddles, case reviews, and population health initiatives.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Collaboration

Time management

Clinical reasoning

Educación

MSN or DNP with PMH specialization

PMHNP-BC certification

Indiana RN license

Indiana APRN license & CSR/DEA registration

BLS certification

Experience in child and adolescent care

Herramientas

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Empowering communities through accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care, this is the work we do every day.

At Jane Pauley Community Health Center , every role is connected to something bigger. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we deliver integrated, whole-person care to individuals and families across Indiana, regardless of income or insurance status.

Our teams work at the intersection of clinical excellence and community impact, supporting underserved populations while building a culture rooted in collaboration, respect, and growth. Here, you are not just joining a workplace, you are becoming part of a mission that truly matters.

The Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) delivers comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services within a collaborative, team-based model. This role is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental health concerns who are being seen in a clinical environment. The PMHNP works closely with primary care providers, therapists, leadership, and care teams to support whole-person health, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health services within the medical home. Providers will have to float between sites to cover for other providers when appropriate.

This role is in a pediatric clinic supporting child and adolescent patients. Applicant must have 3-5 years of experience in pediatric care working with children 3 years and older.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting comprehensive mental health evaluations including history, symptom review, and mental status examinations.
• Diagnosing mental health conditions using DSM-5 criteria and developing integrated, patient-centered treatment plans.
• Initiating and managing psychopharmacologic treatment, monitoring therapeutic effectiveness and side effects.
• Collaborating daily with school-based team members, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health consultants, and other team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Providing brief therapeutic interventions (e.g., motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy) and psychoeducation as appropriate within scope.
• Supporting same-day access and warm handoffs from primary care providers and school providers for timely mental health consultation.
• Educating patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies within a culturally responsive framework.
• Participating in team huddles, case reviews, and shared care planning to support integrated workflows and population health initiatives.
• Documenting care in the shared electronic health record in alignment with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of wellness and prevention programs addressing behavioral health in primary care.
• Engaging in quality improvement projects and data collection related to access, outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
• Maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric practices, integrated care models, and state and federal healthcare regulations.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Current and unrestricted Indiana RN and APRN licenses.
• Valid Indiana CSR and DEA registration with ability to prescribe psychiatric medications.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in child and adolescent care.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills required.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in using electronic medical records, especially in a shared care model.
• Competency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven work that directly impacts access to care across our communities
• Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision) designed to support you and your family
• Generous PTO because we believe caring for others starts with caring for yourself
• 401(k) with employer contribution to help you plan for what’s ahead
• Life and disability coverage for peace of mind

Here, you are not just filling a role—you are helping shape healthier communities and advancing equitable care every day!

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