Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

CARE ALLIANCE; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Alliance Health Center in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric care within an integrated primary care and behavioral health model.

The PMHNP will perform evaluations, diagnose, manage medications, and develop treatment plans while collaborating with medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, and community partners to support patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PMHNP program with board certification.
• Current Ohio RN license and Ohio Certificate of Authority.
• DEA registration with prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS certification.
• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Develop differential diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with primary care and behavioral health teams.
• Monitor safety risks and adjust meds as needed.
• Maintain timely Epic documentation and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PMHNP degree

Ohio RN license

Ohio Certificate of Authority

PMHNP Board Certification

DEA registration

BLS certification

Credentialing eligibility

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

About this position

Description:

Care Alliance Health Center is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare within an integrated primary care and behavioral health model.

At Care Alliance, our mission is to provide exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare for all. As a PMHNP, you will play an important role in expanding access to behavioral health services, supporting whole-person care, and improving outcomes for patients across the lifespan.

About the Role

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and behavioral health care. This role works closely with medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, Community Health Workers, and community partners to support coordinated, patient-centered care.

The PMHNP reports to the Medical Director and works in collaboration with the Director of Behavioral Health to support clinical integration, behavioral health program development, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

What You’ll Do

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric and substance use disorders across the lifespan.
• Assess suicide risk, homicide risk, and other behavioral health safety concerns.
• Develop differential diagnoses using DSM-5-TR criteria.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications within scope of practice.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and patient adherence.
• Provide medication education to patients and families.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and specialty providers.
• Refer patients to higher levels of behavioral health care when clinically appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case consultations.
• Support care coordination for patients with complex behavioral health and medical needs.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and recovery goals.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in Epic.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, department meetings, and organizational initiatives.

Why Join Care Alliance?

Care Alliance Health Center is committed to improving access to high-quality, compassionate care for the communities we serve. As a PMHNP, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team focused on behavioral health integration, patient access, recovery, and whole-person wellness.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan with up to a 7% employer match

Work Environment

This position works in outpatient clinical settings with frequent interaction among patients, medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams. Occasional travel between Care Alliance clinic locations may be required to support behavioral health services.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a compassionate and clinically skilled psychiatric provider who is committed to trauma-informed, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, culturally responsive, and comfortable working with patients who may have complex behavioral health and medical needs.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse license
• Current Ohio Certificate of Authority
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Current DEA registration with prescriptive authority
• Current BLS certification
• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of psychiatric prescribing experience
• Experience working in integrated behavioral health, primary care, community mental health, or an FQHC
• Experience with Epic electronic health record
• Experience caring for underserved populations