Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Child & Adolescent

Golden Route Operations, LLC; Decatur (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer0

Job summary

Golden Route Operations, LLC seeks a Child & Adolescent PMHNP to provide evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for youth with behavioral health needs. Care is delivered in person, via telehealth, or through a hybrid model in collaboration with therapists and families.

Qualified candidates hold MSN or DNP, Missouri RN and APRN licenses with PMHNP-BC, DEA registration, and 2–3 years of pediatric behavioral health experience. Employment options include full-time, part-time, or contract.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP from an accredited program.
• Missouri RN and APRN licenses with PMHNP-BC.
• DEA registration and Missouri controlled substance authority.
• 2–3 years pediatric behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide medication education to patients and families.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects.
• Collaborate with therapists, psychologists, primary care providers, schools, and other community partners.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments.
• Maintain complete and timely medical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Medicaid, CARF, and agency standards.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Strong communication

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

MSN or DNP

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Telehealth technology

Job description

Description

Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Child & Adolescent
Department: Medical Services
Reports To: Medical Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract
Work Location: In-Person, Telehealth, Hybrid, or Mobile Unit

Position Summary

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment for children and adolescents experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. The PMHNP collaborates with therapists, psychologists, physicians, schools, and families to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Services may be delivered in person, via telehealth, Mobile Unit, or through a hybrid model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide medication education to patients and families.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects.
• Collaborate with therapists, psychologists, primary care providers, schools, and other community partners.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments.
• Maintain complete and timely medical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Medicaid, CARF, and agency standards.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain professional licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.

Licensure & Certification

• Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Missouri Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• DEA registration and Missouri controlled substance authority.

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience treating children and adolescents with behavioral health disorders.
• Experience with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, and other childhood psychiatric conditions preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong psychiatric diagnostic and medication management skills.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and telehealth technology.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match