Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Embark Behavioral Health; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join its mission-driven clinical team at the Independence program. You will perform psychiatric evaluations, diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions, provide medication management, and develop individualized treatment plans for adolescents aged 12-17.

This role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with therapists, and working within a short-term residential setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active Missouri APRN licensure as PMHNP-BC.
• Current DEA registration.
• Experience providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and individualized treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with therapists and program staff to discuss treatment plans and client progress.
• Assess and screen patients via psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, assessments, interviews, histories, and observations.
• Prescribe, supervise, and direct psychotherapeutic treatments or medications.
• Interact with guardians and family members regarding conditions.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely.
• Document client records, progress, symptoms, medications, and treatments.
• Provide expert opinion to insurance claim adjusters.
• Provide medical assessments on clients as required by state laws.
• Establish timelines, tasks, and medical needs for adolescent clients.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Collaboration

Family engagement

Education

Missouri APRN PMHNP-BC license

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Location: 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058Annual Salary: $120,000 to $130,000, depending on experienceJoin a mission-driven clinical team dedicated to transforming mental health care foradolescents and their families. AtEmbark Behavioral Health, you'll provide evidence-based, trauma-informed psychiatric care in a collaborative and supportive environment at our short-term residential treatment program. As aPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions, provide medication management, and develop individualized treatment plans that help adolescents ages 12-17 build lasting emotional wellness and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with therapists, and other program staff to discuss treatment plans and client progress
• Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, admitting diagnosis, psychiatric assessments, client interviews, medical histories, and observations.
• Prescribe, supervise, and direct psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Interact, counsel, and instruct guardians and family members of clients' conditions.
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Document client records and progress, including symptoms, medications, and treatments.
• Provide expert opinion to insurance claim adjusters.
• Provide medical assessments on clients, as needed and regulated by state requirements.
• Establish timelines, tasks, and medical needs of our adolescent clients.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active Missouri APRN licensure as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Current DEA registration
• Experience providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and individualized treatment planning.
• Commitment to supporting adolescents and families through evidence-based, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Why Join Us (Career Growth):

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance– Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave– Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage– Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match– Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays– Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)– Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community.