Position Summary
MindWell is a private mental health practice dedicated to providing innovative, evidence-based care. We specialize in psychotherapy, psychiatric medication management, Ketamine infusions, and Spravato treatments, offering hope and healing to individuals facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, and other mental health conditions.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management services for patients across the lifespan. This role requires a compassionate, patient-centered provider who is committed to delivering high-quality mental health care while collaborating with therapists, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of mental health conditions using evidence-based practices.
- Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications as clinically appropriate.
- Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care.
- Assess patients for safety concerns, including suicide risk, self-harm, and crisis intervention needs.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies as appropriate.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and expected outcomes.
- Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, specialists, and other members of the treatment team.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
Advanced Treatment Services
- Evaluate patients for eligibility for Spravato® (Esketamine) treatment.
- Evaluate patients for Ketamine-assisted treatment services.
- Participate in treatment planning, monitoring, and follow-up for patients receiving Spravato and Ketamine therapies.
- Collaborate with nursing and clinical staff to ensure safe administration and monitoring of treatments.
- Monitor treatment outcomes and make recommendations regarding ongoing care.
- Receive training and ongoing support from MindWell regarding Spravato and Ketamine treatment protocols. Previous experience with these services is preferred but not required.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulations.
- Adhere to HIPAA, DEA, CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings.
- Maintain all required licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
Team Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with therapists, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff.
- Participate in provider meetings, case consultations, and interdisciplinary discussions.
- Support a positive, professional, and patient-centered culture throughout the practice.
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) certification.
- Active and unrestricted South Carolina APRN license (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
- Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
- Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing with commercial insurance plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
- Experience providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
- Experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related mental health conditions.
- Outpatient behavioral health experience.
- Experience with electronic health records and telehealth platforms.
- Previous Spravato or Ketamine experience is a plus but not required. MindWell will provide training and clinical support.