About this role
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
QUICKmed Urgent Care is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient-focused Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management for patients across a variety of mental health needs.
As a PMHNP, you will work collaboratively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and promote overall mental and emotional well-being. We are looking for someone who is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care while creating a supportive and respectful environment for every patient.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including assessment of mental health history, current symptoms, psychosocial factors, and risk factors.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with patients.
- Manage and monitor psychotropic medication regimens using a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach.
- Assess medication effectiveness, side effects, adherence, and the need for treatment adjustments.
- Utilize evidence-based screening and assessment tools, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, and other appropriate measures, to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing progress monitoring.
- Identify and appropriately respond to psychiatric emergencies and safety concerns, including assessment of suicide and self-harm risk.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and strategies for maintaining mental health.
- Promote healthy coping strategies, disease prevention, and overall wellness.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory work when clinically indicated.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough medical records and documentation.
- Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain awareness of current psychiatric treatment guidelines, medications, and evidence-based practices.
- Participate in professional development, continuing education, and clinical research as appropriate.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all applicable healthcare regulations, policies, and standards.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority, as applicable.
- Experience providing psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered, trauma-informed care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience treating patients across the lifespan.
- Experience in outpatient psychiatry, integrated behavioral health, urgent care, primary care, or a similar clinical setting.
- Experience managing common psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mood or behavioral health disorders.
- Familiarity with evidence-based psychiatric screening and assessment tools.
- Experience working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
What Were Looking For
We are looking for a PMHNP who is compassionate, clinically confident, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, thoughtful problem-solver, and lifelong learner who values collaboration and evidence-based practice.
If you are dedicated to providing high-quality psychiatric care and advancing your clinical knowledge and expertise, we would love to meet you!