Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PT/FT - Texarkana, AR

About the Company

MDB Health Services is the region’s largest long-term care healthcare provider, delivering medical and psychiatric care to residents of long-term care communities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas for more than 13 years. Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists is dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care.

About the Role

We are hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Texarkana, Arkansas area.

Location: Ashdown, Arkansas
Employment type: Part-time or full-time
Work setting: Long-term care facilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, or an equivalent qualification.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Arkansas.
• Additional required credentials: AANP/ANCC and DEA license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles.

Schedule

Standard business hours