Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

SWLA Center for Health ServicesLafayette, Louisiana

$122k/yr Full-Time In-PersonPosted 1 week ago

Role Snapshot

Schedule: Full-Time
Salary basis: Annual salary, $122k/yr
Work mode: In person

About this role

Job Description SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Ps ychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health Department SUPERVISED BY: Chief Health Officer SUMMARY: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a skilled health care provider who applies the nursing process to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with psychiatric disorders and identify risk factors for such disorders and provides continuous and comprehensive services necessary…

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Last updated: September 13, 2026

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About SWLA Center for Health Services

SWLA Center for Health Services is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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