Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

evolvedMD

$125K — $150K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with an active license in Arizona.
  • Board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • Active DEA license for prescribing psychiatric medications.
  • Minimum of 1 year of direct psychiatric patient care experience, with 3+ years preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English highly preferred.
  • Experience with both adult and youth populations.
  • Strong clinical skills in psychiatric evaluation and treatment planning.
  • Proficient in electronic health records and telehealth services.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and create individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide medication management, including prescribing and adjusting psychotropic medications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated patient care.
  • Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
  • Engage in case reviews and contribute to discussions on complex cases.
  • Educate healthcare providers on psychopharmacology and behavioral health management.
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation compliant with regulations.
  • Attend in-person team gatherings and training as necessary.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with an option to work from corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • Metric-driven bonus potential up to 20% annually.
  • Annual technology allowance of $1200.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 3% company match.
Full Job Description
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) plays a key role in providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients through assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management. This position works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and other healthcare professionals, to deliver high-quality, patient-centered mental health services.

Location: Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role is remote; however, the option of being based at evolvedMD's corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona is available.

Compensation (based on 40 hours per week)
  • First-year compensation $125,000 to $150,000 annually (DOE)
  • Metric-driven bonus up to 20% annually
  • $1200 annual technology allowance
  • 401(k) with up to 3% company match

About You
  • Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with an active, unrestricted license in Arizona (may be required to obtain a medical license in other states as necessary)
  • Board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
  • Active DEA license and eligibility to prescribe psychiatric medications.
  • At least 1 year of experience in direct psychiatric patient care (preferred: 3+ years).
  • Bilingual Spanish/English speaking is highly preferred.
  • Experience working with both adult and youth populations.
  • Strong clinical skills in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and treatment planning.
  • Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care providers, social workers, and therapists.
  • Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) documentation and telehealth services (if applicable).
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to educate patients, families, and care teams.
  • Commitment to patient confidentiality and adherence to ethical and legal standards in mental health care.

About the job
  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with behavioral health disorders.
  • Provide medication management, including prescribing, adjusting, and discontinuing psychotropic medications as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with behavioral health clinicians and primary care providers to support integrated care.
  • Monitor and track patient progress, adjusting treatment as needed based on clinical outcomes.
  • Participate in case reviews and contribute to care team meetings to discuss complex cases and optimize treatment strategies.
  • Provide education and consultation to healthcare providers regarding psychopharmacology and behavioral health management.
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain compliance with state and federal laws, insurance requirements, and professional credentialing requirements.
  • In-person travel may be necessary at times for team gatherings, trainings or onsite consultation with primary care facilities.


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