Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner "Hiring now" Jackson, TN

Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 annually, based on experience, plus bonus opportunities

Schedule: Monday-Friday | No Nights | No Weekends | No On-Call

Position Overview

An innovative outpatient behavioral health practice is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and ketamine infusion therapy services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice focused on delivering evidence-based treatments for patients with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and other qualifying conditions.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate and clinically driven provider who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping establish best practices in a progressive mental health treatment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessments to determine patient eligibility for ketamine therapy
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including dosing schedules, monitoring protocols, and follow-up care
• Administer and supervise IV and IM ketamine treatments
• Monitor patient response, vital signs, and safety throughout treatment sessions
• Manage follow-up care, treatment adjustments, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding patient care and treatment outcomes
• Coordinate care with patients' mental health providers, therapists, and primary care physicians
• Assist with the development and implementation of clinical protocols, safety procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and professional regulations

Required Qualifications

• Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Active APRN license or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
• Active DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-certification experience as a PMHNP
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience with patient monitoring and IV-based clinical services
• Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and clinical decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ketamine infusion therapy, Spravato (esketamine), infusion services, or procedural sedation
• Training or certification in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), CBT, ACT, EMDR, or other evidence-based psychotherapy modalities
• Background in outpatient psychiatry, behavioral health, pain management, or private practice settings
• Experience working within collaborative practice models
• Familiarity with treatment-resistant mood disorders and advanced psychiatric interventions

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($120,000-$140,000 annually)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus available for qualified candidates with psychotherapy certifications
• Professional development and continuing education allowance
• Specialty training support, including ketamine-related certifications
• Malpractice insurance coverage, including tail coverage
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling as patient volume grows
• Collaborative and supportive clinical environment

Why Join Us?

• No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
• Opportunity to work with innovative psychiatric treatment modalities
• High level of clinical autonomy
• Patient-centered outpatient setting
• Supportive administrative infrastructure allowing providers to focus on patient care
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of clinical programs and treatment protocols