PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Phoebe Physician Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to deliver comprehensive mental health services across the lifespan. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and follow up with patients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide education to patients and families, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current PMHNP certification.
• Active or eligible state APRN licensure.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.

Skills

PMHNP certification

Independent decision making

Clinical supervision

BLS certification

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

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.

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

• 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.

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.