Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
QUICKmed Urgent Care is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient-focused Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management for patients across a variety of mental health needs.
As a PMHNP, you will work collaboratively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and promote overall mental and emotional well-being. We are looking for someone who is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care while creating a supportive and respectful environment for every patient.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including assessment of mental health history, current symptoms, psychosocial factors, and risk factors.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with patients.
- Manage and monitor psychotropic medication regimens using a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach.
- Assess medication effectiveness, side effects, adherence, and the need for treatment adjustments.
- Utilize evidence-based screening and assessment tools, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, and other appropriate measures, to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing progress monitoring.
- Identify and appropriately respond to psychiatric emergencies and safety concerns, including assessment of suicide and self-harm risk.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and strategies for maintaining mental health.
- Promote healthy coping strategies, disease prevention, and overall wellness.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory work when clinically indicated.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough medical records and documentation.
- Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain awareness of current psychiatric treatment guidelines, medications, and evidence-based practices.
- Participate in professional development, continuing education, and clinical research as appropriate.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all applicable healthcare regulations, policies, and standards.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority, as applicable.
- Experience providing psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered, trauma-informed care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience treating patients across the lifespan.
- Experience in outpatient psychiatry, integrated behavioral health, urgent care, primary care, or a similar clinical setting.
- Experience managing common psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mood or behavioral health disorders.
- Familiarity with evidence-based psychiatric screening and assessment tools.
- Experience working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a PMHNP who is compassionate, clinically confident, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, thoughtful problem-solver, and lifelong learner who values collaboration and evidence-based practice.
If you are dedicated to providing high-quality psychiatric care and advancing your clinical knowledge and expertise, we would love to meet you!
Skills Required
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP-BC
- Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority, as applicable
- Experience providing psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, trauma-informed care
- Experience treating patients across the lifespan
- Experience in outpatient psychiatry, integrated behavioral health, urgent care, primary care, or a similar clinical setting
- Experience managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions
- Familiarity with evidence-based psychiatric screening and assessment tools
- Experience working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment
What We Do
QUICKmed Urgent Care is a leading walk-in clinic providing high-quality medical services for acute illnesses, injuries, physicals, and flu shots. As the third largest privately owned urgent care provider in Ohio, they are dedicated to putting patients first by offering accessible, professional, and efficient outpatient care for individuals and families in the communities they serve.
