Nurse Practitioner - Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry
Are you a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Join a team dedicated to helping young patients and their families navigate some of life's most challenging moments.
We are seeking an experienced NP to provide high-quality psychiatric care to children and adolescents (ages 5-17) in an inpatient setting, supporting patients with acute mental health needs during critical points in their recovery journey.
Why This Role Matters
In this position, you will play a vital role in stabilizing and supporting young patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms - helping them regain safety, stability, and hope. Your clinical expertise and compassionate approach will directly impact patient outcomes and long-term recovery.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments
- Develop and guide individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the care team
- Manage and optimize psychotropic medication regimens with confidence and clinical precision
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to support the best possible outcomes
- Partner closely with families and caregivers as appropriate to support continuity of care
- Contribute to a team-based model of care focused on safety, quality, and patient-centered treatment
What You'll Bring
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a psychiatric setting
- Comfort and expertise managing medications for acute behavioral health conditions
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced inpatient environment
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- 2+ years of clinical experience preferred
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification preferred
A Team You'll Be Proud to Join
You'll work alongside a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team of:
- Psychiatrists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Therapists and Social Workers
- Nurses
- Pharmacists and other clinical specialists
Together, this team is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
Make an Impact Every Day
If you are looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly changes lives, we encourage you to apply.
Education
- Required: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program. Licensed with the State Board of Nursing in state of employment. DEA number. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
- Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
- May substitute experience for education
Experience
- Preferred: One (1) year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and One (1) year of experience for Nurse Practitioners that oversee the medical status of the patient.
- May substitute education for experience