Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Ascentia Psychiatry; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

In-person office in Fort Worth, TX

Job summary

Ascentia Psychiatry in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver adult psychiatric care in PHP/IOP/inpatient/residential settings. The role is full-time, in‑office, 40 hours per week, with promising total compensation and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas APRN license with PMHNP certification (or TXPA), have prescriptive authority, and 2–3 years of psychiatric experience in HLOC environments.

Qualifications

• Active Texas APRN license with PMHNP certification or Texas PA license.
• Prescriptive authority.
• ANCC, NPI, DEA credentials.
• Minimum 2–3 years of psychiatric experience.
• Experience in PHP/IOP/inpatient/residential (Higher Level of Care) setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 40 clinical hours/week of in-person psychiatric care to adults in PHP/IOP/inpatient/residential!
• Manage higher-acuity adult patients transitioning between levels of care.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment plans.
• Deliver ongoing medication management with safety and patient education.
• Coordinate care with families and support systems regarding treatment and meds.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and admin staff on patient care.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and participate in quality-improvement initiatives.
• Uphold state regulations and ethical standards for HLOC programming.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

DEA

ANCC

NPI

Education

PMHNP certification

Texas APRN license

Job description

Overview

We are seeking experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners with a strong background in treating adults within Higher Level of Care (HLOC) settings: PHP, IOP, inpatient, and residential treatment.

This role centers on psychiatric care for adults stepping down from acute inpatient or residential settings or stepping up from outpatient care.

Ideal candidates bring strong clinical judgment, confidence managing complex and higher-acuity adult presentations, and hands‑on experience with medication management and interventional services in a PHP/IOP/inpatient/residential environment.

This is a full-time, 40-hours/week, in-office clinical role with industry-leading compensation, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

What You'll Do

Adult-focused clinical care

• Provide 40 clinical hours/week of in-person psychiatric care to adult patients in PHP/IOP/inpatient/residential programming
• Manage higher-acuity adult patients, including those transitioning into or out of PHP/IOP/inpatient/residential levels of care
• Complete psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and individualized treatment plans
• Deliver ongoing medication management with a focus on safety, efficacy, and patient education
• Coordinate care with patients' families and support systems, with appropriate consent, regarding treatment planning, progress, and medication changes

Team & program responsibilities

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, executives, and administrative staff on coordinated patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation
• Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and quality-improvement initiatives
• Uphold state regulations, scope of practice, and ethical standards specific to HLOC programming

Schedule

All schedules are structured to ensure 40 hours/week of in-office clinical care. Daytime, evening, and rotating weekend availability may be required depending on site needs. Bonus compensation is sometimes available to assist with weekend care.

Qualifications

• Active Texas APRN license with PMHNP certification, or active Texas PA license
• Prescriptive authority (may be delegated)
• ANCC, NPI, DEA
• Minimum 2–3 years of psychiatric experience strongly preferred
• Experience treating adults required; strongly preferred in a PHP/IOP/inpatient/residential (Higher Level of Care) setting

$150,000 – $200,000 + bonus. Compensation is based on experience, background with complex and higher-acuity adult cases, and clinical capabilities.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Health insurance (currently paid 100% by the company)
• Generous 401(k) plan (company contributes 3% even if the employee does not contribute)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & paid holidays
• Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
• In‑person work at our new office in Fort Worth, TX

Why Join Us

• Specialize in adult psychiatric care within a Higher Level of Care model, working with patients who need more intensive support
• Work with a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care
• Grow your career in a rapidly expanding, well-supported psychiatric practice
• Enjoy top-tier compensation and a stable, full-time schedule

Application Question(s)

• Please describe your experience treating adults in a PHP, IOP, inpatient, or residential setting.

Experience

• Nurse Practitioner: 2 years (Required)
• Adult psychiatric care in a Higher Level of Care setting (Required)

License/Certification

• PMHNP (Required)
• DEA License (Required)

Benefits: 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off

Experience: Nurse practitioner/physician assistant: 2 years (Required)