School-Based PMHNP: Transform Student Mental Health

Compassionate Psychiatric Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Compassionate Psychiatric Services in Austin, Texas is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our school-based team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on providing individualized mental health care to students and collaborating with teachers and counselors to support student well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a PMHNP with Texas licensure and PMHNP-BC certification, brings experience with adolescents, and applies evidence-based approaches such as CBT.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with PMHNP specialization.
• Current Texas Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• National PMHNP-BC certification required.
• Strong understanding of adolescent mental health and development.
• Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and determine diagnoses for students.
• Develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans based on assessments.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications as appropriate for students.
• Provide psychotherapy using CBT and related modalities to students.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and mental health professionals for holistic care.
• Educate students and families about mental health, treatment options, and self-care.
• Document progress and treatment responses accurately, updating plans as needed.
• Attend case reviews and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (PMHNP specialization)

Job description

Compassionate Psychiatric Services in Austin, Texas is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our school-based team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on providing individualized mental health care to students and collaborating with teachers and counselors to support student well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a PMHNP with Texas licensure and PMHNP-BC certification, brings experience with adolescents, and applies evidence-based approaches such as CBT.