PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Behavioral Health in Albany, GA seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across the lifespan, working with physicians, therapists, and nurses to deliver patient-centered care.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and families, maintain accurate medical records, and participate in quality initiatives to support safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• PMHNP certification.
• Active APRN licensure in Georgia.
• BLS certification required.
• 3 years supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Diagnosing and managing mental health conditions.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans.
• Providing patient and family education regarding treatment plans and wellness strategies.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and supporting patient safety goals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH**This website stores cookie on your computer. These cookies are used for marketing and advertising purposes, to improve your website experience, and to provide more personalized services to you on this website and other media. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies.****We won't track your information when you visit our site. But to comply with your preferences, we'll have to use just one tiny cookie so that you're not asked to make this choice again.**# Careers## PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTHApply: Phoebe Behavioral Health: Full time: Posted Today: 35347**Job Number:**35347**Location:**Phoebe Behavioral Health**Street Address:**500 West 3rd Ave Ste 105**City, State:**Albany, Georgia**Zip Code:**31701**Department:**PPG PSYCHIATRY-APP**Shift:**First Shift**Job Type:**Full time**Posted Date:**2026-11-06**Job Description Summary:**Responsible for patient care management, counseling, education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MD's.**Description:**Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. **Job Summary** The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients across the lifespan. Working collaboratively with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the PMHNP develops and implements individualized treatment plans to support patients' behavioral health and wellness needs. **Key Responsibilities Include*** Conducting psychiatric evaluations and assessments.* Diagnosing and managing mental health conditions.* Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans.* Providing patient and family education regarding treatment plans and wellness strategies.* Collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.* Maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.* Participating in quality improvement initiatives and support organizational goals for patient care and safety. **Qualifications*** Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.* Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.* Active or eligible state Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure.* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.* Previous behavioral health or psychiatric practice experience preferred.* 3 years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing area preferred