Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program
Current board certification as a PMHNP
Current Georgia APRN authorization and active RN license or ability to obtain
Applicable prescribing credentials or ability to obtain
Preferred experience in psychiatric evaluations and medication management
Preferred experience working with adolescents
Preferred experience in residential or inpatient behavioral health settings
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
Diagnose and treat psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
Provide medication management and monitor treatment response
Develop and update individualized treatment plans with the team
Prescribe and adjust medications within scope of practice
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination
Provide patient and family education on diagnoses and treatment
Support crisis assessment and intervention as needed
Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care
Benefits
Full-time, onsite position
Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary team
Opportunity to support adolescents in a residential setting
Focus on individualized, compassionate care
Potential for professional development and growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat | NANA Healthcare Management, LLC Location: Tallapoosa, GA Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite Compensation: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications
This full-time, onsite position provides psychiatric care to adolescents in a residential behavioral health setting. The PMHNP will work closely with our Medical Director, nursing staff, therapists, and other treatment team members to deliver compassionate, individualized care. Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and follow-up visits
Diagnose and treat psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
Provide medication management, including monitoring effectiveness, side effects, and treatment response
Develop and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team
Prescribe and adjust medications within scope of practice and applicable requirements
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment recommendations
Support crisis assessment and intervention as clinically appropriate
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
Deliver trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, patient-centered care
Qualifications
Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program
Current board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Current Georgia APRN authorization and an active RN license permitting practice in Georgia, or ability to obtain before starting
Applicable prescribing credentials or ability to obtain before assuming prescribing responsibilities
Experience providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management preferred
Experience working with adolescents strongly preferred
Experience in residential, inpatient, or similar behavioral health settings preferred
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
Schedule & Compensation
Full-time, onsite in Tallapoosa, GA
Schedule determined by program needs
Compensation negotiable based on experience and qualifications
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If you are a PMHNP passionate about supporting adolescents and providing collaborative psychiatric care, we encourage you to apply.
