Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP -

Advanced PractitionerJob Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP

Alleviant Health Centers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team. This role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to provide high-quality mental health care in a collaborative environment.

About Alleviant Integrated Health

Alleviant Integrated Health is Arkansas’s largest, full-service, multi-site outpatient psychiatry practice—and we are growing! With established clinics across Arkansas in Bryant, Fayetteville, Ft. Smith, Little Rock, Rogers, Jonesboro, Conway, Bentonville, and North Little Rock, we are excited to expand into Kansas.

As part of our new expansion, we are looking for dedicated APRN in the Kansas City area to join our team. This year, Alleviant will serve over 70,000 Arkansans as the primary mental health provider for major healthcare systems throughout the state. With our continued growth, we are bringing our integrative psychiatric care model to new communities.

Our mission remains the same: to provide accessible, comprehensive mental health care within five days of initial patient contact. With longer appointment times, a holistic approach, and close collaboration with patients and referral sources, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care—wherever we grow.

See more about Alleviant at https://youtu.be/QCpnBjSb6dc?si=TPDS84DcI_cnqSe6

Position Overview

Overall responsibilities include assessment and treatment of mental illness through a combination of evaluations and medication management. Works collaboratively with the Medical Director. This individual provides safe, effective, and compassionate care that is consistent with State and Federal regulations and Company policies, procedures, and guidelines and within his/her scope of practice. This is an in-person position at the Alleviant Henderson clinic.

Essential Job Functions

- Gathers and maintains patient information and health history.
- Conducts assessments, interviews, and observations.
- Analyzes and evaluates patient data and findings to diagnose the nature and condition of mental disorders.
- Offers and performs medication management, infusions, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and psychotherapy to patients.
- Prepares and maintains confidential records and reports.
- Ensures treatment plans are devised, updated, and conducted.
- Works in collaboration with the Medical Director and/or Chief Medical Officer to develop treatment plans.
- Monitors the use of medications.
- Advises families on condition and treatment.
- Refers clients to community resources or specialists as necessary.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment regimens and client progress.
- Learns new developments in the field through professional literature, attending courses, and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
- Provides consultation to other professionals engaging in psychological approaches.
- Organizes community education workshops in the facility and attends selected local community programs.
- Builds a referral base by visiting with local providers.
- Participates in educational outreach activities, such as provider luncheons.
- Provides industry-relevant tips for the facility newsletter and community blog.
- Follows company policies and CDC guidelines for infection control.
- Provides patient education and answers questions from prospective patients and referring physicians.
- Enforces all HIPAA compliance guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

- Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Requires the ability to work under stressful situations demanding high concentration and energy levels.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

- Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with both internal and external clients that lead to more effective communication and a higher level of productivity and accuracy.
- Knowledge of the healthcare industry – Health Plan, MSO, CMS, Federal regulations.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Carries out all duties in a professional and courteous manner.
- Possesses interpersonal and listening skills to interact effectively with individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and educational levels.
- Strong customer service skills to identify and address patient needs.
- Strong time management skills and ability to work independently to deliver key results.
- Works collaboratively with a high degree of professional ethics, knowledge of confidentiality, and regulatory compliance practices.

Educational and Experience Requirements

- Hold a degree as a PMHNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at the level needed to assess and prescribe medication collaboratively with a psychiatrist as determined by the State Board of Nursing.
- Be licensed as a psychiatric APRN with 2 years of outpatient/inpatient experience as a PMHNP-BC.
- Current APRN license in good standing.
- Excellent clinician with a minimum of 2 years of clinical and administrative experience.
- Board certified.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.

Job Context

Facility work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; however, individual schedules may vary. Individual responsibilities are mostly limited to providing clients with outstanding, satisfactory services. Additionally, contributing to the corporate culture and activities is expected. The atmosphere is positive, encouraging, and teamwork-oriented.

NOTE

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.