Nurse Practitioner III

Turnwell Mental Health is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join the outpatient behavioral health team in Southern Utah. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management to a diverse patient population, including adults and adolescents, in an underserved region with a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and individualized treatment planning
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations
• Provide ongoing medication management and monitor patient response and side effects
• Collaborate with therapists, social workers, primary care providers, and other team members to deliver coordinated care
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system
• Participate in care coordination meetings, peer consultation, and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide telehealth services as needed to serve rural and remote patients
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, staying current with evidence-based psychiatric practices
• Adhere to all clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and ethical standards

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program
• Current PMHNP-BC certification from ANCC or equivalent
• Active Utah APRN license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date)
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Experience with outpatient psychiatric care
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of PMHNP experience in an outpatient or community mental health setting
• Experience treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders
• Familiarity with collaborative care models or integrated behavioral health
• Spanish language proficiency
• Experience with telehealth platforms