What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-Time to Full-Time position at Redwood Family Therapy?
Job Overview
Redwood Family Therapy is adding psychiatric medication management to our established mental health therapy practice (since 2014) in Saratoga Springs, Utah. We’re looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our collaborative care team and provide medication evaluation, prescribing, and ongoing management for patients across the lifespan. You’ll see a mix of private-pay and insurance clients. You will be our first PMHNP and be able to help define the position. We are starting this as a part-time position with the possibility of building to a full-time position, but staying part-time is an option.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a role with a built-in client base. Our 11 therapists are actively working with clients who need medication management and are currently being referred out. You’ll start with warm referrals from day one.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new clients
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults, and older adults)
- Provide follow-up medication management visits
- Collaborate closely with therapists on integrated treatment plans
- Maintain thorough clinical documentation using our EHR system Simple Practice
- Participate in case consultations and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence
What we are looking for -
Required:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with PMHNP specialization
- Board certification as a PMHNP (ANCC)
- Active Utah APRN license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
- Active Utah Controlled Substance License (or ability to obtain)
Preferred (not required):
- Experience in outpatient psychiatric care
- Comfort with a broad patient population (children through adults)
- Sub-specialty interest or expertise (e.g., ADHD, anxiety/depression, trauma-informed, addiction, child/adolescent)
- Experience working collaboratively with therapists in a multidisciplinary setting
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Salary : $80,000 - $400,000