Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

About the role

TASC is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our multidisciplinary treatment team. The PMHNP will provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and integrated behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new and established patients.
• Diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications.
• Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical presentation and response to treatment.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies as appropriate.
• Provide ongoing medication management and psychiatric follow-up appointments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and recovery planning.
• Respond appropriately to psychiatric crises and urgent patient needs.
• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care that supports patient engagement and long-term success.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, counselors, nursing staff, medical providers, and case management.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, outside specialists, pharmacies, and referral sources.
• Support continuity of care through effective communication and timely documentation.
• Complete timely, accurate, and comprehensive medical documentation within the electronic health record.
• Ensure compliance with Iowa HHS regulations, DEA requirements, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, Joint Commission standards, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and accreditation readiness activities.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Iowa Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.
• Active DEA registration with prescribing authority.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, and substance use disorder treatment.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of psychiatric or behavioral health prescribing experience.
• Experience treating individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Experience providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Experience in outpatient behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment settings.
• Knowledge of ASAM Criteria, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and recovery-oriented treatment.
• Experience working within Joint Commission-accredited organizations.