Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Required Qualifications

Active licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience providing psychiatric care.

Demonstrated experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations.

Current prescriptive authority and ability to practice in the state of Missouri.

Clinical experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.

Ability and willingness to deliver services through telehealth platforms.

Strong understanding of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and evidence-based treatment practices.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience serving diverse populations across outpatient, community-based, and behavioral health settings.

Background working with children, adults, and individuals with substance use or complex behavioral health needs.

Experience working within nonprofit, community health, or faith-based organizations.

Familiarity with integrated care delivery models and value-based care practices.

Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary care teams and community partnerships

Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally responsive behavioral health practices.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills with sound professional judgment.

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within interdisciplinary and integrated care teams.

Commitment to delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.

Proficiency in utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems and telehealth platforms

Ability to build rapport and establish therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations.

Demonstrated professionalism, ethical practice, and respect for patient confidentiality

Adaptability and ability to manage priorities in fast-paced outpatient and community-based environments.

Commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and evidence-based clinical practice.

Alignment with the mission, values, and principles of Catholic healthcare and compassionate service.

Queen of Peace Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Queen of Peace Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.