Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery‑based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost‑effective services. The agency is located in Dublin, Georgia and serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties; through its Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division it also serves Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties. The organization values Quality, Professionalism, Person‑Centered care, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC) for its new Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Dublin, GA. This state‑of‑the‑art facility has 40 total patient beds — 24 crisis stabilization beds and 16 temporary observation beds — offering both voluntary and involuntary patients safe, secure, and compassionate care. The BHCC provides critical support and stabilization services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises in a structured environment where they can begin their journey toward healing and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical and psychiatric rounds on CSU/TO individuals at least every 24 hours.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Provide additional documentation as clinically indicated (behavioral changes, medical concerns, adverse medication reactions, etc.) with clear justification for continued stay when applicable.
• Monitor and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within scope, including wound care, infections (e.g., UTIs), and follow‑up for treatments.
• Perform psychiatric and medical evaluations for individuals presenting in crisis at the Crisis Stabilization Center (CSC).
• Initiate appropriate treatment interventions, including medication management and admission orders as needed.
• Complete medication reconciliation upon admission and discharge, ensuring prescriptions are sent to the appropriate pharmacy.
• Review and evaluate all referrals for admission; provide admission orders when appropriate.
• In cases where admission is declined despite bed availability, participate in and document a physician‑to‑physician (Doc‑to‑Doc) consultation to support clinical decision‑making.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, contributing to care planning, clinical decision‑making, and discharge planning.
• Place and manage all clinical orders (admission orders, PRN medications, ongoing treatment orders) and ensure they are reviewed, validated, and electronically signed within required timeframes (within 24 hours if applicable).
• Review patient charts regularly to ensure documentation, orders, and signatures meet organizational and regulatory standards.
• Provide education to individuals regarding diagnoses, prescribed medications, and aftercare plans at discharge.
• Complete and sign all required clinical documentation, including legal forms, admission paperwork, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Assist with clinical assessments as needed (e.g., wound evaluation) when requested by staff.
• Participate in required staff meetings, annual trainings, and competency assessments; may assist in developing and delivering staff education and training.
• Support a safe and therapeutic environment, including assisting with safety procedures such as patient searches when clinically appropriate and per policy.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and organizational regulations and standards of care.
• Practice within the scope of licensure and certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, crisis intervention skills, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, therapists, case managers, and external providers to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, active, and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC).
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (ACLS preferred, if applicable).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in psychiatric/behavioral health preferred.
• Experience in crisis stabilization, emergency psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, or acute care settings strongly preferred.
• Experience with medication management, including psychotropic medications.
• Familiarity with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options.
• Generous Paid‑Time Off Policy with Flexibility Companywide.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability Plans.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Training Time.
• Opportunities for Career Growth & Advancement.
• And much more.