Minimum 1 year of experience as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in outpatient settings
Georgia state license and active DEA required
Board certification is mandatory
Experience in mental health assessment, crisis management, and outpatient treatment planning
Familiarity with Athena (EHR) preferred
Strong communication skills for effective interaction with diverse teams
In-depth understanding of psychiatric disorders and holistic treatment modalities
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
Diagnose and treat various mental illnesses including depression and anxiety disorders
Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans based on patient progress
Supervise and refer for advanced interventional treatments like TMS and Esketamine
Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications to optimize patient care
Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care
Order relevant diagnostics and laboratory assessments to integrate physical and mental health
Benefits
Choose between two competitive compensation models
Flexible PTO for improved work-life balance
Comprehensive Training for Treatment Resistant Depression during onboarding
Flexible medical, dental, vision and life insurance options
Matching 401k plan for retirement savings
$1500 yearly CME reimbursement
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage for peace of mind
Full Job Description
Hightop Health is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our integrative, collaborative team. We believe in treating the whole person while providing care that is thoughtful, integrative, and tailored to each patient. From advanced therapies like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), ketamine infusions, and SPRAVATO® to comprehensive medication management and psychotherapy, our clinicians have every tool at their fingertips to deliver meaningful, patient-centered care.
As a physician-led practice, we are proud to be clinician-centric, guided by top-tier physicians, and supported by a collaborative team dedicated to excellence and compassion. Our goal is to provide a professional, cohesive environment where clinicians can focus on what matters most, delivering high-quality care, while administrative systems and support staff help minimize unnecessary burdens.
Hightop Health currently operates clinics in Douglasville, Roswell, Johns Creek, Cartersville, Marietta, Mid Town Atlanta and Smyrna, with Peachtree City coming soon. We are currently hiring in Johns Creek and Roswell
Why Work at Hightop Health
Manageable patient volume
Choose between 2 competitive compensation models
$145k-$165k+
Comprehensive benefits including flexible PTO, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, pet insurance, 401k match, CME reimbursement, malpractice insurance with tail
$1500 yearly CME reimbursement
State-of-the-art EHR with AI-assisted note writing and integrated psychological assessments
Comprehensive Treatment Resistant Depression Program (TRD) training during onboarding
Research Driven Practice: Actively conducting Phase II-IV studies in psychopharmacology, keeping us at the forefront of innovation
Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients.
Diagnose and treat mental illnesses and disorders including major depressive disorder, bipolar illnesses, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and co-morbid substance misuse
Develop, implement, and monitor personalized treatment plans. regularly assess and document patient progress toward their goals, making necessary adjustments to treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes and enhanced overall well-being.
Refer and supervise effects of interventional treatments as appropriate including TMS, Esketamine (Spravato), and IV Ketamine. Refer patients who require intensive psychotherapy to IOP programming as indicated
Prescribe medications and monitor effectiveness, side effects, and patients' preferences to develop an ideal pharmacological regimen
Provide support and education to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals-including psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists-to coordinate comprehensive patient care and optimize treatment effectiveness
Order medical work-ups including laboratory assessments, diagnostic tests, and specialty consultations to ensure that physical health and mental health are fully integrated
Review data from clinical outcome measurements and use objective results in addition to subjective reports to modify treatment plans to help maximize effectiveness
Ideal Candidate:
Required: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient setting
Must have a Georgia state license and active DEA
Board Certification
Experience with mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, managing common psychiatric medication and treatment plans, and managing crisis situations in an outpatient setting.
Experience working with Athena (EHR) preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Understanding of utilization management principles to optimize patient care
In-depth knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities
Excellent diagnostic skills and ability to develop effective treatment plans
Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team; willingness to actively accept feedback from collaborating physicians and other teammates and incorporate constructive recommendations into clinical practice
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, timely record
