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Full-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Baton Rouge, LA
Homedica is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management services across home-based, assisted living, skilled nursing, post-acute, and telehealth settings.
This is a full-time position offering a flexible schedule within a non-traditional care model, allowing you to practice with a high degree of autonomy while caring for medically complex and geriatric patients.
As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will serve as a behavioral health specialist, working alongside other providers to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and dementia-related behaviors
- Collaborate with other providers and interdisciplinary care teams
- Provide consultative support to caregivers, facility staff, and community partners
- Deliver care across in-home, facility-based, and telehealth environments
- Participate in after-hours or on-call rotation as needed
Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted Louisiana Nurse Practitioner license
- PMHNP certification required
- Active DEA license
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently across diverse care settings
Preferred:
- Experience managing behavioral health conditions in geriatric or medically complex populations
- Prior experience in facility-based, home-based, or post-acute care
- Familiarity with telehealth platforms and EMRs
- Dual certification (FNP/PMHNP) with willingness to support both roles
Why Join Homedica?
- Competitive compensation with strong earning potential
- Flexible scheduling and autonomous practice environment
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)
Make a meaningful impact delivering psychiatric care where patients need it most—outside of a traditional clinic setting and directly in the communities we serve. Apply today.