Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for supporting the organization’s goals by providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and patient education in accordance with legal and professional standards. This role allows flexibility in scheduling while maintaining a high standard of client care. Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, prescribing medications, interpreting lab results, educating patients, and collaborating with the care team. Ideal candidates are certified PMHNPs with Utah licensure, strong clinical skills, and a passion for accessible, high-quality mental healthcare.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Client Care: Conduct psychiatric assessments, develop diagnoses, and create treatment plans that align with the client’s needs. Provide patient-centered psychiatric care that includes medication management and emotional support.

Clinical Documentation: Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of assessments, progress notes, prescriptions, and lab results using Meridian’s EHR system.

Supervision & Professional Development: Participate in optional consultations and professional development opportunities with the Meridian clinical team.

Team Collaboration: Coordinate care with therapists, staff, and leadership to ensure integrated treatment. Engage in timely and professional communication with patients and team members.

Flexible Scheduling: Manage a self-directed weekly schedule that offers flexibility to both the practitioner and clients. Position is available full-time or part-time, as employee or contractor.

Administrative Support: Meridian Counseling handles all billing, credentialing, and client acquisition. You focus on patient care and documentation while we manage the logistics.

Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree in Nursing and certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).