Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Overview

Community Alliance is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our 23-hour crisis stabilization program. This role is critical in providing timely psychiatric assessments and clinical decision-making for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced crisis environment.

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for clients presenting in mental health crisis
• Evaluate mental status, risk level, and immediate treatment needs
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions in accordance with DSM criteria
• Develop and document treatment recommendations and disposition plans
• Determine appropriateness for admission, discharge, or higher levels of care
• Collaborate closely with crisis clinicians, nurses, case managers, and program leadership
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications when clinically appropriate
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination to support client stabilization
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and organizational regulations

• Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Active and unrestricted state licensure
• Experience conducting psychiatric assessments in crisis, emergency, inpatient, or acute settings
• Strong clinical judgment and risk assessment skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Experience working in crisis stabilization units, emergency departments, or mobile crisis programs
• Familiarity with 23-hour crisis, Residential Crisis Stabilization, and Community Stabilization
• Experience working with diverse and high-acuity populations

• Full-time position
• Must be flexible and available to work weekends
• May include rotating shifts based on program needs

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care