Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Position Overview
Community Alliance is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our 23-hour crisis stabilization program. This role is critical in providing timely psychiatric assessments and clinical decision-making for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced crisis environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for clients presenting in mental health crisis
  
  
• Evaluate mental status, risk level, and immediate treatment needs
  
  
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions in accordance with DSM criteria
  
  
• Develop and document treatment recommendations and disposition plans
  
  
• Determine appropriateness for admission, discharge, or higher levels of care
  
  
• Collaborate closely with crisis clinicians, nurses, case managers, and program leadership
  
  
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications when clinically appropriate
  
  
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record
  
  
• Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination to support client stabilization
  
  
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and organizational regulations
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  
  
• Active and unrestricted state licensure

• Experience conducting psychiatric assessments in crisis, emergency, inpatient, or acute settings
  
  
• Strong clinical judgment and risk assessment skills
  
  
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
  
  
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in crisis stabilization units, emergency departments, or mobile crisis programs
  
  
• Familiarity with 23-hour crisis, Residential Crisis Stabilization, and Community Stabilization.
  
  
• Experience working with diverse and high-acuity populations
  
  

Schedule & Availability

• Full-time position
  
  
• Must be flexible and available to work weekends
  
  
• May include rotating shifts based on program needs