Board-certified PMHNP with a passion for underserved populations
Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced clinical environment
Trauma-informed with integrated behavioral healthcare expertise
Independent practitioner within a collaborative team setting
Extensive knowledge of DSM-5-TR for accurate diagnosis and care planning
Strong communication skills for patient collaboration and assessment
Current Texas state license to practice as a PMHNP
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality mental healthcare in outpatient settings, both in-person and virtually
Engage with patients to collaboratively establish treatment plans
Conduct initial interviews and screenings to formulate diagnoses
Document patient interactions and care in electronic health records
Participate in after-hours on-call rotation for patient care needs
Work with community partners to ensure patient safety and access to services
Continuously improve access to mental healthcare for underserved communities
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
15 days of vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and holiday leave per year
Annual stipend and 5 paid days for continuing education
Reimbursement for licensing fees and membership dues for professional organizations
Eligibility for external federal and state student loan repayment programs
Full Job Description
Qualifications:
You are a board-certified PMHNP who is passionate about working with the underserved population who may be experiencing significant barriers to care. You are comfortable providing care both in person and virtually, and you want to grow a practice where you and your patients work together to decide the best course of treatment in achieving their goals in an outpatient setting.
Mission focused and passionate about improving access to quality mental healthcare.
Proactive and thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Willing and able to see patients ages 5 and up.
Two years of PMHNP experience.
Trauma informed and competent in the provision of integrated behavioral healthcare.
Comfortable working independently in a group setting while also seeking support and consultation from colleagues.
Possess extensive knowledge of DSM-5-TR and utilize initial interview and screenings to provide diagnoses and care planning.
Collaborates with patients and effectively communicates clinical impressions while assessing strengths, barriers, and psychosocial needs.
Current valid license to practice in the State of Texas.
Ability to interact and collaborate with community partners and emergency medical/psychiatric service providers to ensure patient safety if a patient needs a higher level of care.
Participate in after hours on call rotation 1-2 times a year.
Possess computer/technology skills to efficiently document within an electronic health record and conduct tele-medicine visits, as well as communicating/meeting with colleagues virtually.
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