PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
United StatesYesterday
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Key details
- Location
- United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3–6 yrs
- Function
- Healthcare
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
Job Number:
35347Location:
Phoebe Behavioral HealthStreet Address:
500 West 3rd Ave Ste 105City, State:
Albany, GeorgiaZip Code:
31701Department:
PPG PSYCHIATRY-APPShift:
First ShiftJob Type:
Full timePosted Date:
2026-11-06Job Description Summary:
Responsible for patient care management, counseling, education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MD's.Description:
Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Job Summary
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients across the lifespan. Working collaboratively with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the PMHNP develops and implements individualized treatment plans to support patients' behavioral health and wellness needs.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Conducting psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
- Diagnosing and managing mental health conditions.
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans.
- Providing patient and family education regarding treatment plans and wellness strategies.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and support organizational goals for patient care and safety.
Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
- Active or eligible state Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Previous behavioral health or psychiatric practice experience preferred.
- 3 years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing area preferred