Telehealth PMHNP - TX - P/T

Telehealth Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-Time

MindCare Solutions is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our dynamic team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have recent experience (within the past 24 months) providing psychiatric care to a broad range of patients in a general hospital setting, including evaluating and treating patients in both the emergency department and inpatient behavioral health units.

Compensation: negotiable

Hours: P/T - 10-12 hours per week

 Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnose and treat mental health disorders, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care.
• The PMHNP will play a key role in supporting clinical coverage and ensuring continuity of care across hospital-based settings.  
• The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will prescribe and administer psychiatric medications as necessary  
• Conduct daily rounds, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication with the healthcare team. 
• Respond promptly to consult requests from the Emergency Department and Inpatient units, offering expert psychiatric assessments and recommendations
• Monitor and adjust medication regimens to optimize effectiveness and minimize side effects 
• Implement therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of psychiatric conditions 
• The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Offers education and support to residents and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options 
• Promote mental health awareness and wellness among residents 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in compliance with regulatory standards 
• Ensure timely and thorough documentation of all assessments and interventions 
• The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance mental health care services within the facility 
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to identify areas for improvement and implement changes 

Qualifications: 

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health
• Current and unrestricted PMHNP license in TX
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Minimum of 1 year's clinical experience as a PMHNP, preferably in a hospital or acute care setting
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment  
• Active and unrestricted DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team  
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners will maintain clinical competency & collaboration with Psychiatrist (we will provide)