Full-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Location: TASC - Columbus, Indiana
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Make a Difference in Recovery Are you passionate about helping individuals recover from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions? TASC is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our multidisciplinary treatment team. As a full-time provider, you will play a vital role in delivering psychiatric care, medication management, and integrated behavioral health services while helping individuals build lasting recovery and improve their overall well-being.

Position Overview

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing behavioral healthcare services for individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The PMHNP works collaboratively with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, case managers, and recovery support professionals to provide integrated, patient-centered care. This position supports outpatient behavioral health services and plays an essential role in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based psychiatric treatment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Psychiatric Assessment & Medication Management

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new and established patients.
• Diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications.
• Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical presentation and response to treatment.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies as appropriate.

Patient Care

• Provide ongoing medication management and psychiatric follow-up appointments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and recovery planning.
• Respond appropriately to psychiatric crises and urgent patient needs.
• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care that supports patient engagement and long-term success.

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Collaborate closely with therapists, counselors, nursing staff, medical providers, and case management.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, outside specialists, pharmacies, and referral sources.
• Support continuity of care through effective communication and timely documentation.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely, accurate, and comprehensive medical documentation within the electronic health record.
• Ensure compliance with Iowa HHS regulations, DEA requirements, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, Joint Commission standards, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and accreditation readiness activities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain current licensure, DEA registration, and continuing education requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings, provider meetings, and organizational initiatives.
• Support evidence-based practices and organizational quality goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Iowa Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.
• Active DEA registration with prescribing authority.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, and substance use disorder treatment.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of psychiatric or behavioral health prescribing experience.
• Experience treating individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Experience providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Experience in outpatient behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment settings.
• Knowledge of ASAM Criteria, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and recovery-oriented treatment.
• Experience working within Joint Commission-accredited organizations.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position based in Columbus, Indiana
• Monday through Friday schedule with occasional flexibility based on operational needs.
• No routine overnight shifts.
• Occasional participation in clinical meetings or organizational initiatives outside normal business hours may be required.
• Primarily office-based with direct patient care responsibilities.

Why Join TASC? At TASC, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to clinical excellence and compassionate care. Eligible full-time employees may participate in:

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment team
• Modern, patient-centered work environment

Join Our Team At TASC, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping individuals reclaim their lives through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. If you're committed to excellence, collaboration, and recovery-focused treatment, we'd love to hear from you.