Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

WHO IS ELLIE?
Ellie Mental Health, Mid-Cities is a highly successful outpatient mental health organization that puts the needs of its therapists and patients first.  We currently have 2 open clinics located  in North Richland Hills & Grapevine.  Our therapists provide individual, family & group therapy as well as Telehealth.
Additionally, we provide centralized Shared Services (Contracting & Credentialing, Intake, Scheduling, Billing, Collections) support so the focus can be on the patient.
Our Core Values - Creativity, Authenticity, Humor, Compassion, Acceptance, Determination
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:    
We’re looking to add a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to our team to help meet the increasing demand for medication management services at our 2 clinics. The ideal candidate will share our commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health care as well as comply with the following:

• Start as a 1099 employee with the option to convert to a W2 employee if full time status is attained.
• Have a Texas Prescriptive Authority and Collaborative Agreement with a supervising physician in place (we can refer you to a Psychiatrist if you currently do not have an agreement).
• Maintain Professional malpractice insurance.

Typical profiles of a PMHNP interested in this type of role/arrangement include the following:

• Desires structured settings with established teams and strong marketing & referral pipelines.
• Comfortable with autonomy and are seeking flexible work arrangements.
• Wants to stay clinically active but with fewer administrative burdens or hours.

Education & Licenses/Certifications Required:
Education:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program with a focus in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) through the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center).
• Valid DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.  Applicants must also obtain a Texas Controlled Substances Registration (or be eligible to apply).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experienced in outpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan.
• Proficient in psychopharmacology and complex diagnostic workups.
• Collaborative and communicative within a team of 20+ therapists.
• Familiar with telehealth platforms and electronic health records (EHR).
• Able to manage their caseload and time independently in a 1099 role.
• Skilled in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, or similar patient-centered approaches. 

Responsibilities and Duties:   

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate DSM-5-TR-based diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with a focus on medication management.
• Prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychotropic medications for safety and effectiveness.
• Provide ongoing follow-up and medication management visits.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including direct communication and coordination with therapists providing individual and family therapy.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the EHR system.
• Comply with state and federal prescribing laws, HIPAA, and scope-of-practice guidelines.
• Participate in team consultations or case reviews as needed.

What else you should know:  

• This position will office share out of both clinic locations depending on need and will work in close collaboration with the current Clinic Directors.
• Competitive pay structure based on experience and caseload volume (details to be discussed during the interview process).
• Learn more about our amazing company at www.elliementalhealth.com 

Ellie Mental Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran by following applicable federal, state and local laws. Ellie Mental Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location