Psych Nurse Practitioner

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Full Time Professional San Antonio, TX, US

Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio, TX
Setting:
Residential Treatment Center for Adolescent Females

Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio provides residential treatment for adolescent females who need structured, individualized behavioral health care. Our interdisciplinary team works together to support emotional stability, strengthen coping skills, and help residents make meaningful progress toward returning to their families and communities.

We are seeking a
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who brings clinical expertise, compassion, and a trauma-informed approach to caring for adolescents.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment, treatment, and medication management for adolescent female residents. Working under the direction of the Medical Director and in collaboration with the treatment team, the PMHNP develops individualized care plans, evaluates treatment progress, and supports each resident’s psychiatric and overall health needs.

The ideal candidate understands adolescent development, builds effective therapeutic relationships, and collaborates closely with residents, families, and clinical staff to support safe, consistent care throughout residential treatment.

Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment

Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including health histories, mental status examinations, review of clinical records, and assessment of current symptoms and functioning.

Assess psychiatric conditions, behavioral concerns, trauma-related symptoms, and co-occurring medical needs.

Evaluate safety concerns, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, and changes in behavioral or emotional stability.

Develop individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary team.

Monitor residents’ progress and adjust treatment recommendations based on clinical response.

Perform physical and neurological examinations within the scope of training, licensure, and clinical privileges.

Order appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures, interpret results, and coordinate follow-up care.

Medication Management

Prescribe and manage medications within authorized scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and facility guidelines.

Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, interactions, and required laboratory results.

Educate residents and their parents or guardians, as appropriate, about medications, treatment goals, and potential side effects.

Collaborate with nursing staff to monitor medication adherence and communicate changes in resident condition.

Consult the supervising or attending physician regarding unusual findings, unexpected events, or concerns requiring physician involvement.

Interdisciplinary Care & Family Collaboration

Participate in admissions meetings and weekly treatment team meetings.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and direct care staff to coordinate psychiatric, medical, and behavioral treatment.

Incorporate relevant information from residents, families, and team members into assessment and care planning.

Submit resident care plans and treatment goals for periodic physician review and evaluation.

Recommend specialty consultations, therapeutic services, and community resources based on resident and family needs.

Support discharge planning and continuity of care with outpatient providers and other appropriate resources.

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