Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job : 296221

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands‑on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student‑centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best‑In‑State Employers" for 2025.

Statesboro Campus, Statesboro, GA

General Health Services

The Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with and under the direct and indirect supervision of a psychiatrist, utilizing mutually approved written protocols, providing psychiatric health care to university students and eligible members of the university community in the form of primary prevention, health education, assessment and treatment of health problems in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the state of Georgia.

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to students, including acute, short‑term, chronic (within scope), and preventive services
• Maintains required credentials and/or licensure to practice within the State of Georgia
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings
• Work collaboratively with counselors, primary care providers, case managers, and disability services to coordinate care
• Monitor clinical progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, adjust care as indicated, and maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans, including medication management in accordance with written nurse protocols
• Conduct diagnostic and medication evaluations, including consultation assessments informed by referral concerns and intake data
• Supports and participates in the quality and performance improvement activities of the clinic

• Master's degree from an Accredited Nursing Education Program with licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse

• Licensure to practice in the State of Georgia is required by the date of first employment
• Successful completion of a National certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCC
• Georgia State RN and NP licenses in good standing
• Certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric/Mental Health (410‑12‑.01) in the State of Georgia
• Active DEA registration and prescribing privileges or eligible for these
• Thorough and working knowledge of all mental health conditions and familiarity with standard treatment options in patients of all ages
• Working knowledge of state health care laws, licensing, board…