What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) position at Samba Recovery?
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Job Overview:
Samba Recovery at Peachtree is seeking a qualified and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our outpatient team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a Medical Director and clinical team to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and client-centered care within our outpatient program.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Responsibilities:
Samba Recovery at Peachtree is seeking a qualified and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our outpatient team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a Medical Director and clinical team to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and client-centered care within our outpatient program.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments.
- Diagnose mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as clinically indicated.
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other members of the treatment team to develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Provide psychoeducation and medication guidance to clients and their families.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, KIPU.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests as appropriate.
- Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and compliance trainings.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
- Active and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of Georgia.
- DEA license with the authority to prescribe psychiatric medications.
- Prior working relationship with a psychiatrist(s) is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, ideally in outpatient mental health and/or substance use treatment settings.
- Familiarity with startup or growing treatment programs is preferred.
- Excellent communication, clinical documentation, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to delivering trauma-informed, culturally competent, and client-centered care.
- Contracted, up to 35 hours/week
- Flexible schedule
- Some evenings required
Why Samba Recovery:
Joining Samba Recovery means stepping into a leadership role where your decisions will directly shape patient outcomes, staff culture, and long-term organizational success. This is an opportunity to combine executive leadership with purpose-driven work—building something new, meaningful, and impactful from the very beginning.
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