Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services; Ashdown (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

MDB Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Ashdown, Arkansas area. Location: Ashdown, Arkansas. Schedule: Standard business hours.

Employment type: Part-time or Full-time. The role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining compliant

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with psychiatric-mental health specialization.
• Arkansas NP license with DEA eligibility.
• AANP/ANCC certification required.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (psych/mental health)

Nurse Practitioner license (Arkansas)

AANP/ANCC

DEA license

Job description

MDB Health Services provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 13 years, we have built a strong reputation among both clinicians and long-term care communities by going above and beyond to help facilities provide the best possible healthcare to their residents while remaining people-first in everything we do.

MDB Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Ashdown, Arkansas area.

• Location: Ashdown, Arkansas
• Employment type: Part-time or Full-time
• Schedule: Standard business hours

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards
• Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, or an equivalent qualification
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Arkansas
• Additional required credentials: AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required
• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles