Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (pmhnp)
Location
field, Owensboro, KY, United States
Salary
$120k – $149k/yr
Commitment
Full Time
Level
Junior (<2 years)
Required skills
Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: USE FOR ALL OWENSBORO REQUISITIONS - Owensboro, KY
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Master's degree
Salary Range: $120000.00 - $149000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: Frequent
Job Shift: Day
The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric care and mental health services to individuals across the lifespan, helping patients manage and overcome mental health disorders. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, and developing treatment plans that integrate therapy and other interventions.
Why Choose RiverValley Behavioral Health?
RiverValley Behavioral Health is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact.
Position Overview & Requirements
We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/APRN) Float to support our programs and expand access to care across our service areas. This position will not be assigned to a single location but will travel to the areas with the greatest need for provider coverage. Those areas may include any of the seven counties we serve: Daviess, Hancock, Ohio, Mclean, Henderson, Union, Webster.
Travel Required: Flexibility to travel between our locations based on staffing needs and access-to-care demands. Mileage Reimbursement for work-related travel.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): This position will provide coverage for MAT services in addition to other psychiatric services across our programs.
Experience Required:
Candidates must have the experience and prescribing eligibility necessary to provide MAT services, including meeting applicable requirements for prescribing medications used in MAT.
Full-Time Position:
This is a full-time role supporting multiple locations and programs based on organizational needs.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
- Competitive compensation with strong earning potential through productivity incentives
- Collaborative, team-based model including therapists, care coordinators, case managers, and peer support
- Balanced caseload expectations with administrative and clinical support
- Focus on whole-person care through the CCBHC model
- Mission-driven organization committed to access, quality, and community impact
Compensation & Benefits
- Productivity incentive
- Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Supportive onboarding and ongoing clinical leadership
Essential Functions:
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnostic services for patients.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients, including medication management and therapeutic interventions.
- Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients, either individually or in group settings.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors, to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to patient care.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment plans, and coping strategies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.
- Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and continuing education programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health. Current and valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the state. National certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a PMHNP. Experience preferred but not required in psychiatric care, preferably in an outpatient or behavioral health setting. Strong understanding of psychiatric medications, therapies, and treatment modalities. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
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