Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Child & Adolescent

Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Child & Adolescent
Department: Medical Services
Reports To: Medical Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract
Work Location: In-Person, Telehealth, Hybrid, or Mobile Unit

Position Summary

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment for children and adolescents experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. The PMHNP collaborates with therapists, psychologists, physicians, schools, and families to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Services may be delivered in person, via telehealth, Mobile Unit, or through a hybrid model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Diagnose mental health disorders using DSM-5-TR criteria.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide medication education to patients and families.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects.
• Collaborate with therapists, psychologists, primary care providers, schools, and other community partners.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments.
• Maintain complete and timely medical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Medicaid, CARF, and agency standards.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain professional licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.

Licensure & Certification

• Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Missouri Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• DEA registration and Missouri controlled substance authority.

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience treating children and adolescents with behavioral health disorders.
• Experience with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, and other childhood psychiatric conditions preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong psychiatric diagnostic and medication management skills.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and telehealth technology.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Flexible Scheduling