Weekend Crisis Psychiatric NP (PMHNP) – Part-Time

Claratel Behavioral Health; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Claratel Behavioral Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with PMHNP-BC to provide psychiatric care in the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The role covers Saturdays and Sundays on a 12-hour shift, every other weekend, within a fast-paced, trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication management, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. GA licensure and DEA required; prior crisis or emergency psychiatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Georgia APRN licensure with psychiatric/mental health specialty (PMHNP-BC).
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments including history, mental status exams, suicide risk assessments, and differential diagnosis.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications according to agency protocols.
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in de-escalation efforts and safety planning.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and case managers to coordinate care and ensure continuity.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication

Documentation

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing

PMHNP-BC licensure

DEA registration

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Claratel Behavioral Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with PMHNP-BC to provide psychiatric care in the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The role covers Saturdays and Sundays on a 12-hour shift, every other weekend, within a fast-paced, trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication management, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. GA licensure and DEA required; prior crisis or emergency psychiatric experience preferred.