Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Family Care Center was founded in 2016 by two U.S. Army Veterans to serve service members, Veterans, and their families. Today the organization operates nearly 30 outpatient clinics across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas, providing behavioral health care for people of all ages across a broad range of conditions.

About the role

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides direct client care, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, and prescribing pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic treatment of health problems, health promotion, and preventive care within this specialized area of practice. The PMHNP participates in practice activities aimed at improving the quality of care in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric diagnostic evaluations to determine diagnoses, treatment strategies, and care coordination needs for clients with mental health, substance use, or other psychiatric and medical needs.
• Provide all psychiatric and/or medical services within reasonable and expected medical standards, timelines, and in conformance with all requirements imposed by applicable health licensing boards.
• Apply medical knowledge and skills to the process of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of illnesses.
• Maintain timely, complete, accurate, and legible medical records for all patients evaluated and treated.
• Perform timely, concurrent, accurate clinical/billing documentation meeting professional standards in compliance with State and Federal regulations, clinical necessity, and appropriate coding standards.
• Perform pharmacologic treatment strategies, order medications, monitor, and evaluate progress on psychiatric and/or other medications.
• Order, obtain, and assess appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostics; base clinical decisions on laboratory interpretation.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical services and coordinate care to mental health patients.
• Assure timely access to care, demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to fully meet client needs, and meet applicable productivity standards.
• Assume client care responsibilities inclusive of psychiatric evaluation, professional diagnoses, and prescribing and/or administering treatment.
• Collaborate with MD or DO for challenging or complex cases; elevate to higher levels of care when necessary.
• Complete medication and health education including informed consent, benefits, risks, side effects, and alternative treatments for medications ordered, health/wellness management, and metabolic risk reduction strategies.
• Conduct telemedicine appointments competently for both intake and follow‑up encounters.
• Coordinate care professionally and timely with clients, families, involved agencies, PCPs, and other specialty care providers to ensure coordinated treatment planning and evaluation of patient progress.
• Remain in compliance with state laws and regulations for PMHNP, including meeting supervised hour requirements, CME, and completing appropriate assessments in a timely manner with supervising physician.
• Attend weekly mandatory supervisory meeting with physician or as deemed appropriate by supervising physician or Chief Medical Officer.
• Assist as required by supervisor with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• At least one year of experience as a PMHNP preferred.
• Current, full, and unrestricted licensure in the state of practice and active state DEA license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Benefits

• No on‑call, weekend, or evening hours — supports a balanced lifestyle.
• Clinician‑led clinics providing autonomy to make the best decisions for providers and patients.
• Top‑notch administrative support and beautiful, modern clinic facilities.
• Paths for career growth, research engagement, and continuing education.
• AI‑supported clinical documentation and a behavioral‑health‑focused EHR to save time.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team including licensed therapists, psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs/PAs, psychologists, TMS specialists, and support staff.
• Provider retention rate of 88%.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, fertility, retirement, wellness, profit sharing, and more.

Pay

Annual compensation: $115,000–$140,000 depending on experience. Additional compensation rewards of up to $27,100 annually available through the 5‑star program.

Location

Franklin Clinic — 5030 Carothers Pkwy, Ste. 120, Franklin, TN 37067