Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Headlight

. Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWasilla • Alaska • United StatesJunior💰 $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, providing individual and group therapy, and developing personalized treatment plans. Proficient in utilizing electronic health record systems and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner LicensureBoard Certification via ANCC or AANPExperience in Psychiatric Clinical SettingElectronic Health Record ProficiencyBilingual English/Spanish Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis of Mental Health DisordersIndividual and Group TherapyMedication Prescription and MonitoringTreatment Plan DevelopmentKnowledge of Emotional DisordersCommunity Outreach and EducationTechnology Utilization for DocumentationAdaptability to New TechnologiesProficiency in Word ProcessingProficiency in Spreadsheets

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemsNextGen

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in NursingActive DEA License

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthcareMental HealthEmotional DisordersPatient CareContinuity of Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
Work a hybrid model, with a minimum of 3 or 4 days per week in the office depending on location
Offer individual and group therapy to patients
Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary
Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress
Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders
Participate in community outreach and education
Provide care within Headlight's clinician-led behavioral healthcare model
Use technology to support documentation and patient care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 months of experience post licensure in a psychiatric clinical setting
Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
Board Certification via ANCC or AANP
Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based on clinic location
Active DEA in the state of prescribing based on clinic location
Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health record systems
Familiarity with NextGen highly desirable
Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus
Monthly bonus based on billed hours
Other billed unit incentives
Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first of the month after employment
CEU support, including earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
Vacation, sick, and holiday time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan with company contribution
Credentialing support
Training and development opportunities
Growth opportunities
Convenient work-from-home or hybrid options
Flexible schedule
Administrative support for insurance, billing, and marketing
Blueprint AI session-note technology
Clinical consultation and supervision support