Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-Time

2w2 weeks ago

Vitae Health Systems

Cumming, US · Full-time · $90,000 – $120,000

About this role

Vitae Health Systems is a leading multi-specialty provider group delivering comprehensive healthcare across skilled nursing and long-term care communities. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team, providing high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and management for residents in skilled nursing facilities.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnose mental health disorders, and develop individualized treatment plans. You will prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness and side effects, and adjust therapies as needed while collaborating closely with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff.

You will participate in care plan meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and value-based care programs aimed at enhancing psychiatric outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions. Your work will also involve educating residents, families, and facility staff on mental health conditions and behavioral interventions.

Vitae Health Systems offers consistent, reliable referral flow so you can focus on patient care, not building a caseload. With a supportive, clinician-focused leadership team, you will have ongoing professional growth through CEU opportunities and paid licensure renewals.

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from an accredited program.
Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license and certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Current DEA registration with prescriptive authority for controlled substances.
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience preferred, especially in geriatrics, long-term care, or psychiatric settings.
Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based mental health practices.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and independently manage patient caseloads.
Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and commitment to accurate clinical documentation.
Must be licensed in both IL & IA.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations of residents, diagnosing mental health disorders and developing individualized treatment plans.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring effectiveness and side effects while adjusting therapies as needed.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nursing staff to coordinate holistic patient care.
Provide psychotherapy and counseling services where applicable to support residents' mental health and coping strategies.
Participate in care plan meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and value-based care programs aimed at enhancing psychiatric outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions.
Educate residents, families, and facility staff on mental health conditions, treatment plans, and behavioral interventions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.

Benefits

Consistent, reliable referral flow so you can focus on patient care, not building a caseload.
Retirement planning support with a 401(k) and company match.
Ongoing professional growth through CEU opportunities and paid licensure renewals.
Supportive, clinician-focused leadership team that prioritizes your success and well-being.
Up to a $3,000 referral bonus for bringing great clinicians to the team.