Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. (AppleGate Recovery) is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for Lake Charles, LA. This part-time role (approx. 16 hours per pay period) focuses on outpatient MAT and patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide clinical autonomy, rigorous evaluations, and continuous care coordination to support patients on their recovery journeys in a compassionate, evidence-based setting.

Qualifications

• Active APRN PMHNP-BC license in good standing in Louisiana.
• Minimum 6 months of addiction medicine experience or strong rehab knowledge.
• Understanding of substances of abuse and detox signs.
• Pass standard drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and design personalized treatment plans.
• Document milestones and adjust care in collaboration with clinic leadership.
• Counsel patients on treatment journey and provide education on medication management.
• Address physical, emotional and mental aspects to support recovery.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Psychiatric evaluation

Care coordination

Addiction medicine knowledge

Education

APRN PMHNP-BC license (Louisiana)

Job description

Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Part-Time

Location: Lake Charles, LA

Schedule: Part-Time (approx. 16 hours per pay period)

Why Join AppleGate Recovery?

At AppleGate Recovery (a proud division of BayMark Health Services), we don't just treat addiction—we restore lives. We are a progressive, multi-site leader in outpatient opioid use disorder treatment, known for combining evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with compassionate counseling.

If you are looking for a highly rewarding part-time role where you can truly practice patient-centered care, achieve great work-life balance, and make a measurable impact on the Lake Charles community, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity & Impact

As our sole Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Lake Charles site, you will play a critical role in providing continuity of care. You will have the clinical autonomy to manage patient recovery pathways while collaborating with a dedicated, multidisciplinary clinic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient-Centered Care: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, history of present illness (HPI) assessments, and design personalized treatment plans for individuals navigating recovery.
• Progressive Monitoring: Document and track patient milestones, adjusting care plans seamlessly in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator and Treatment Center Director.
• Empowerment & Education: Counsel patients on their treatment journey, helping them understand their progress, and provide essential health education regarding medication management.
• Advocacy: Act as a compassionate guide, addressing the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of substance use disorders to help patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

What We Are Looking For

• Licensure: Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) / Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) license in good standing with the state of Louisiana.
• Experience: A minimum of 6 months of dedicated experience in addiction medicine or a strong foundational knowledge of drug rehabilitation and the disease of addiction.
• Clinical Insight: Strong understanding of various substances of abuse, including the clinical signs and symptoms of detoxification.
• Background: Ability to successfully pass a standard drug screen and criminal background check.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team committed to clinical excellence and treating every patient with the dignity they deserve. to take the next step in your career with AppleGate Recovery.

AppleGate Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination.