Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

MDB Health Services in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care in long-term care facilities. This part-time role follows standard business hours, with a focus on psychotropic medication management and collaborative patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in psychiatric-mental health nursing, an Arkansas NP license, and DEA/AANP-ANCC credentials. Experience with clinical documentation and occupational health principles is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing or equivalent.
• Current NP license valid for Arkansas practice.
• DEA license and AANP/ANCC certifications required.
• Familiar with clinical documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with facility staff and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per standards.
• Educate patients and families on mental health and treatment.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable.

Skills

PMHNP

Nurse Practitioner

DEA license

AANP/ANCC

Arkansas NP license

Education

Master’s degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

About this position

MDB Health Services Overview

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 Hot Springs, Arkansas area.

• Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Employment type: Part-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