Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-Time

Wellpath; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 78,109 - 86,788; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401k plan

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Wellness program with fitness memberships

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Texarkana, Arkansas. This vital role involves providing psychiatric consultation and medication management, along with patient care sensitive to various developmental needs. Candidates will be supported with ongoing training and benefit from a flexible work environment that prioritizes the well-being of both staff and patients. Previous psychiatric experience and relevant certifications are preferred. Join us to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, with psychiatric experience preferred.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice is highly desired.
• CPR certification and possibly First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, develop care plans, and evaluate interventions.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with state guidelines and best practices.
• Provide care sensitive to the age and developmental needs of each patient.

Skills

Psychiatric care skills

Patient assessment

Crisis intervention

Medication management

Education

Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-Time

Compensation: $56.7 - $63 per hour

Department (Org): Mental Health

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Our Commitment

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. We are committed to serving society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals with non‑judgmental compassion, hope, healing, and innovation.

Wellpath provides direct clinical care to hundreds of thousands of unique individuals each month, with lifesaving interventions such as Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities, along with best‑in‑class clinical resources for education and point‑of‑care support.

How you make a difference

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) provides psychiatric consultation, diagnostic, and treatment services to patients, including medication management and crisis intervention services, while adhering to established policy and procedure and state guidelines. Documentation required by state or facility guidelines is maintained to demonstrate compliance with supervision requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop plans of care, and evaluate effectiveness of interventions, including medication management and crisis intervention services.
• Maintain thorough documentation in compliance with organization policies and procedures, state guidelines, and best practices, including medication education, seclusion/restraint use, infection control, and risk management.
• Provide individualized care sensitive to the age and developmental needs of each patient.
• Participate in on‑call schedules and mandatory committees as required.
• Adhere to established formularies for therapeutic regimens and utilize procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while supporting standards of psychiatric care and providing input into committees and meetings as requested.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Psychiatric experience preferred and/or experience in a residential healthcare institution.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice highly desired.
• CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.