Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)(Thomaston, GA)

CHE Behavioral; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or experienced Physician Assistant to provide psychiatric care in long-term care and rehabilitation settings. A $6k sign-on bonus is offered for full-time staff, with no nightly shifts, weekends, or on-call requirements.

You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, and manage psychotropic medications as part of an integrated care team.

Qualifications

• MSN - Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMHNP) degree requirements.
• ANCC PMHNP certification required.
• Active DEA license required.
• Experience with psychotropic medication management.

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

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

MSN - Psychiatric/Mental Health

ANCC PMHNP certification

Tools

Active DEA

Job description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Full-Time

$6k Sign on Bonus for Full time!

CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) or experienced Physician Assistants to provide psychiatric care in long-term care and rehabilitation settings. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, we are committed to increasing access to mental health services and reducing the stigma of mental health conditions.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time or part-time schedules
• You pick your own weekday schedule (Mon-Fri)
• No nights, weekends, or on-call
• Work-life balance with predictable, steady caseloads
• Opportunities available in skilled nursing, rehab, and assisted living facilities

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 Provide:

• A clinically and financially rewarding long-term opportunity
• Flexible scheduling to fit professional and personal needs
• Ongoing training, CEUs, and clinical mentorship
• Opportunities for advancement within a supportive, multidisciplinary team

Qualifications:

• MSN - Psychiatric/Mental Health; ANCC PMHNP certification
• Experience in psychotropic medication management
• Active DEA
• (Optional) Family Nurse Practitioners with 3-5 years of psych experience will be considered

Join a collaborative behavioral health team dedicated to high-quality psychiatric care.