PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

QUICKmed Urgent Care is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient-focusedPsychiatric 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

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!