What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Remote position at Turnwell Mental Health Network?
Description
Position Summary
SMHWI is seeking a full-time, remote Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric care across a detoxification program, residential treatment center, and intensive outpatient program (IOP) in New Mexico. This role supports comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
The PMHNP will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary clinical team to deliver high-quality psychiatric assessment, medication management, and treatment planning across multiple levels of care.
Schedule & Coverage
Required Qualifications
SMHWI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Position Summary
SMHWI is seeking a full-time, remote Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric care across a detoxification program, residential treatment center, and intensive outpatient program (IOP) in New Mexico. This role supports comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
The PMHNP will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary clinical team to deliver high-quality psychiatric assessment, medication management, and treatment planning across multiple levels of care.
Schedule & Coverage
- Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Weekend Coverage: 2 weekends per month
- On-Call Rotation: 1 week per month
- Remote Position (New Mexico and Nevada licensed, with DEA)
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for patients in:
- Detox
- Residential treatment
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nursing, and case management teams
- Provide clinical oversight and support for detox protocols and stabilization
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Support continuity of care and discharge planning
- Respond to on-call clinical needs during assigned coverage periods
- Maintain compliance with state, federal, and organizational regulations
Required Qualifications
- Current PMHNP certification
- Active New Mexico and Nevada APRN license (required)
- Active DEA license (required)
- Ability to practice independently under New Mexico scope of practice
- Experience in substance use treatment, detox, residential, or IOP settings preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex psychiatric presentations
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Comfortable working remotely and managing time across multiple programs
- Salary is competitive with market and opportunity for growth
- W-2 employee status with SMHWI
- Full benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
- Paid holidays
- Malpractice coverage
- Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative care environment
SMHWI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.