Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Job Overview:
Samba Recovery at Peachtree is seeking a qualified and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our outpatient team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a Medical Director and clinical team to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and client-centered care within our outpatient program.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments.
• Diagnose mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other members of the treatment team to develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychoeducation and medication guidance to clients and their families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, KIPU.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests as appropriate.
• Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and compliance trainings.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
• Active and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of Georgia.
• DEA license with the authority to prescribe psychiatric medications.
• Prior working relationship with a psychiatrist(s) is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, ideally in outpatient mental health and/or substance use treatment settings.
• Familiarity with startup or growing treatment programs is preferred.
• Excellent communication, clinical documentation, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to delivering trauma-informed, culturally competent, and client-centered care.

Schedule:

• Contracted, up to 35 hours/week
• Flexible schedule
• Some evenings required

Why Samba Recovery:

Joining Samba Recovery means stepping into a leadership role where your decisions will directly shape patient outcomes, staff culture, and long-term organizational success. This is an opportunity to combine executive leadership with purpose-driven work—building something new, meaningful, and impactful from the very beginning.

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