Deaconess Professional Practice

Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

Deaconess Professional Practice • $90K — $120K *
Newburgh, IN 47630In-Person
Healthcare
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Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing with a focus on psychiatric/mental health.
  • Active RN and APRN license with PMHNP-BC certification in Kentucky and Indiana.
  • DEA license with state-level authority to prescribe Schedule II-V medications.
  • Expertise in pediatric psychopharmacology.
  • Strong communication skills for educating families and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations to determine psychiatric conditions for pharmacologic treatment.
  • Diagnose mental health disorders in children and adolescents using DSM-5 criteria.
  • Initiate and manage psychotropic medications per evidence-based guidelines.
  • Monitor and document medication effectiveness and side effects through follow-ups.
  • Order and interpret labs or diagnostics to ensure medication safety.
  • Educate patients and families about medication use, risks, benefits, and outcomes.
  • Collaborate with therapists, pediatricians, and educators to provide comprehensive care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance packages including dental and vision.
  • Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Continuing education opportunities for professional development.
  • Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
  • Supportive work environment with collaborative multidisciplinary teams.
Full Job Description
The Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice provider specializing in the medication management of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. This role focuses primarily on evaluating, prescribing, and monitoring psychotropic medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. The PMHNP works closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate pharmacological care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations with a focus on identifying psychiatric conditions that may benefit from pharmacologic treatment.
  • Diagnose mental health disorders in children and adolescents using DSM-5 criteria.
  • Initiate, adjust, and manage psychotropic medications based on current evidence-based guidelines.
  • Monitor and document medication effectiveness, side effects, and adherence through regular follow-up appointments.
  • Order and interpret labs or other diagnostics to ensure medication safety (e.g., metabolic panels, EKGs, etc when indicated).
  • Provide clear, age-appropriate education to patients and families about medication use, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborate with therapists, pediatricians, and school personnel as needed to support comprehensive care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EMR system.
  • Adhere to state and federal regulations for prescribing, including controlled substances.
  • Partner with patient, family, and educators to ensure behavioral management of symptoms.
  • Expertise in pediatric psychopharmacology.
  • Strong communication skills for educating families and collaborating with other members of the treatment team.
  • Clinical decision-making and risk assessment related to medication use.

Skills:
  • Expertise in pediatric psychopharmacology.
  • Strong communication skills for educating families and collaborating with other members of the treatment team.
  • Clinical decision-making and risk assessment related to medication use.

Education/ certifications:
  • Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing with a psychiatric/mental health focus.
  • Licensure: Active RN and APRN license with PMHNP-BC certification in Kentucky and Indiana
  • Prescriptive Authority: DEA license and state-level authority to prescribe Schedule II-V medications.


About Deaconess Professional Practice

Deaconess Professional Practice is a healthcare organization that provides medical services to patients in Indiana and surrounding areas. The organization is part of the larger Deaconess Health System, which includes hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Deaconess Professional Practice offers a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and urgent care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families in the communities it serves.
Learn more about Deaconess Professional Practice
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1892
* Ladders Estimates

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