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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant – Psychiatry
Location: Jeffersonville, IN or Louisville, KY
Organization: GetWell Healthsystems
Employment Type: Full-Time OR Part Time
Position Summary
GetWell Healthsystems is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Psychiatry to join our Behavioral Health team. This provider will deliver high-quality psychiatric care in an outpatient setting, working closely with therapists, case managers, and clinical leadership to ensure comprehensive mental health treatment for our patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments.
- Diagnose psychiatric disorders and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage medications, including ongoing monitoring, dosage adjustments, and side-effect evaluation.
- Provide medication management follow-up appointments.
- Order, review, and interpret laboratory workup or diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, therapists, and behavioral health staff.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and wellness strategies.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in case discussions, treatment planning, and clinical quality initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with state practice laws, prescribing regulations, and professional standards.
Qualifications – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with Psychiatric-Mental Health specialization.
- Active RN and APRN licenses in Indiana or Kentucky (depending on worksite).
- National certification as PMHNP-BC.
- DEA registration or eligibility.
- Experience in outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health strongly preferred.
Qualifications – Physician Assistant (Psychiatry)
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Active PA license in Indiana or Kentucky.
- National PA certification.
- Clinical experience in psychiatry or mental health highly preferred.
- DEA registration or eligibility.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making ability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to behavioral healthcare.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records.
Work Environment
- Outpatient clinic setting serving adult and/or adolescent populations.
- Team-based environment with strong clinical support.
- Predictable schedule with consistent patient volume.