Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PT/FT - Texarkana, AR

MDB Health Services; Ashdown (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MDB Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Texarkana, Arkansas area. The role offers flexible hours (part-time or full-time) with standard business hours and requires a current Arkansas NP license and psychiatric-mental health specialization.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing medications,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Arkansas.
• AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Treatment planning

Medication management

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing

Arkansas NP license

AANP/ANCC and DEA license

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PT/FT - Texarkana, AR

MDB Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Texarkana, Arkansas area.

For more than 13 years, MDB Health Services has provided medical and psychiatric care to residents of long-term care communities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

• Location: Ashdown, Arkansas
• Employment type: Part-time or full-time
• Schedule: Standard business hours

MDB Health Services Overview

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, or an equivalent qualification.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Arkansas.
• Additional required credentials: AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required
• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles.