Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Why Join Psych Atlanta (Hightop Health)?

We believe that happier and healthier providers deliver better mental health care for our patients. We offer a clinician-centric culture that fosters collaboration, professional growth, and a supportive work environment. Our integrative approach to mental health care allows clinicians to utilize a wide range of treatment modalities to meet the unique needs of each patient. Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing better, lasting mental health care.

Our mission is simple: support our providers so they can deliver exceptional care while maintaining work-life balance and long‑term career satisfaction.

• Choose between two competitive compensation models
• Comprehensive Benefits including but not limited to:
• Flexible PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Matching 401k plan
• $1500 yearly CME Reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients.
• Diagnose and treat mental illnesses and disorders including major depressive disorder, bipolar illnesses, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and co‑morbid substance misuse.
• Develop, implement, and monitor personalized treatment plans. Regularly assess and document patient progress toward their goals, making necessary adjustments to treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes and enhanced overall well‑being.
• Refer and supervise effects of interventional treatments as appropriate including TMS, Esketamine (Spravato), and IV Ketamine. Refer patients who require intensive psychotherapy to IOP programming as indicated.
• Prescribe medications and monitor effectiveness, side effects, and patients’ preferences to develop an ideal pharmacological regimen.
• Provide support and education to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals—including psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists—to coordinate comprehensive patient care and optimize treatment effectiveness.
• Order medical work‑ups including laboratory assessments, diagnostic tests, and specialty consultations to ensure that physical health and mental health are fully integrated.
• Review data from clinical outcome measurements and use objective results in addition to subjective reports to modify treatment plans to help maximize effectiveness.

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Board‑Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient setting.
• Must have a Georgia state license and active DEA.
• Board Certification.
• Experience with mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, managing common psychiatric medication and treatment plans, and managing crisis situations in an outpatient setting.
• Experience working with Athena (EHR) preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Understanding of utilization management principles to optimize patient care.
• In‑depth knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities.
• Excellent diagnostic skills and ability to develop effective treatment plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team; willingness to actively accept feedback from collaborating physicians and other teammates and incorporate constructive recommendations into clinical practice.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, timely records.

Hightop Health is the premier outpatient mental health group committed to setting the standard for what better mental health care looks like. Hightop Health’s Centers of Excellence offer cutting‑edge research, advanced treatment options, and industry‑leading expertise, setting the standard for superior mental health care. Our mission is to change lives with comprehensive, evidence‑based, integrated mental health care, while creating an inspiring and innovative workplace culture that is both clinician‑centric and patient‑outcome‑driven.

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