Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Hightop Health

. Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeMarietta • Georgia • United StatesJunior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental illnesses, and developing personalized treatment plans. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and utilizing evidence-based practices to optimize patient care.

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Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerGeorgia State LicenseExperience with Mental Health AssessmentKnowledge of Psychiatric Disorders and Treatment ModalitiesExperience with Athena (EHR)

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsDiagnosis of Mental IllnessesTreatment Plan DevelopmentMedication Prescription and MonitoringCrisis ManagementLaboratory AssessmentsDiagnostic TestsClinical Outcome MeasurementInterventional Treatments SupervisionUtilization Management Principles

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative TeamworkAttention to DetailWillingness to Accept Feedback

Certifications & Qualifications

Board CertificationActive DEA License

Industry Keywords

Mental Health DisordersOutpatient SettingTMSEsketamine (Spravato)IV KetamineIntensive Outpatient Programming (IOP)Patient EducationPatient Progress MonitoringPsychiatric Medication ManagementCo-Morbid Substance Misuse

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients
Diagnose and treat mental illnesses and disorders including major depressive disorder, bipolar illnesses, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and co-morbid substance misuse
Develop, implement, and monitor personalized treatment plans
Regularly assess and document patient progress and adjust treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes and enhanced well-being
Refer and supervise effects of interventional treatments including TMS, Esketamine (Spravato), and IV Ketamine
Refer patients requiring intensive psychotherapy to IOP programming as indicated
Prescribe medications and monitor effectiveness, side effects, and patient preferences
Provide support and education to patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care
Order laboratory assessments, diagnostic tests, and specialty consultations
Review clinical outcome measurement data and use objective and subjective results to modify treatment plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient setting
Must have a Georgia state license and active DEA
Board Certification
Experience with mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, managing common psychiatric medication and treatment plans, and managing crisis situations in an outpatient setting
Experience working with Athena (EHR) preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Understanding of utilization management principles to optimize patient care
In-depth knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities
Excellent diagnostic skills and ability to develop effective treatment plans
Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team; willingness to actively accept feedback from collaborating physicians and other teammates and incorporate constructive recommendations into clinical practice
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, timely record

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choose between 2 competitive compensation models
Comprehensive benefits including flexible PTO, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Pet insurance
401k match
CME reimbursement
Malpractice insurance with tail
$1500 yearly CME reimbursement
State-of-the-art EHR with AI-assisted note writing and integrated psychological assessments
Comprehensive Treatment Resistant Depression Program (TRD) training during onboarding
Research Driven Practice with participation in Phase II–IV psychopharmacology studies