Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric care and medication management within a Detox and Residential Treatment Facility in Wisconsin. This role focuses on psychiatric evaluations, stabilization, medication management, and ongoing mental health treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The PMHNP will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for clinical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and ongoing mental health treatment
• Provide psychiatric medication management and monitor treatment response
• Diagnose and treat substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Assist with psychiatric stabilization during detox and residential treatment
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Order and interpret labs, toxicology screens, and other diagnostics as clinically indicated
• Provide 24/7 on-call psychiatric clinical support as scheduled
• Collaborate closely with nursing staff, therapists, medical providers, and interdisciplinary treatment teams
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation per Wisconsin DHS and licensing standards
• Participate in treatment planning, case reviews, and clinical team meetings

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin APRN license in good standing
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Active DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Experience in detox, residential treatment, addiction medicine, or behavioral health preferred
• Strong knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Experience with psychiatric medication management in higher-acuity settings preferred
• Comfortable providing on-call clinical guidance and support

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time or part-time opportunities available
• Primarily daytime schedule
• 24/7 on-call rotation required
• Structured detox and residential treatment environment
• Strong nursing and clinical team support