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Description We are seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive mental health care for patients across the lifespan. The ideal candidate will assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric and substance use disorders; prescribe and manage medications; provide psychotherapy and patient education; and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Key Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, and risk assessments. • Diagnose mental health and substance use disorders and develop individualized treatment plans. • Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications in accordance with state law and clinical best practices. • Provide psychotherapy, counseling, crisis intervention, and brief behavioral health interventions as appropriate. • Order and interpret relevant laboratory tests and coordinate referrals for additional medical or behavioral health services. • Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, coping strategies, and relapse prevention. • Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, therapists, social workers, and other care team members. • Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record and support regulatory, quality, and safety standards. Requirements Qualifications • Master’s or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program with a psychiatric-mental health focus. • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure as required by the state of practice. • Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or eligibility to obtain certification. • DEA registration and prescriptive authority, if required for the role. • Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, addiction medicine, community mental health, or related clinical settings preferred. • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, therapeutic rapport, and cultural competence. Preferred Skills • Knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and evidence-based psychiatric treatment approaches. • Experience with medication management, psychotherapy modalities, and crisis stabilization. • Proficiency with electronic health records and telehealth platforms. • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and interdisciplinary teams. • Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and continuous professional development.