Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; PMHNP

Company: Cetechs
Job Location: Muskogee, OK and Tulsa, OK
Employment Type: Part-Time
Work Setting: On-Site – Department of Veterans Affairs
Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, and Federal Holidays (Variable Scheduling)
Anticipated

Start Date:

November 1, 2026

Cetechs, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is seeking experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to provide psychiatric healthcare services to veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities in Muskogee and Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The selected providers will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care within inpatient psychiatric units and emergency department settings, working alongside VA physicians, nursing personnel, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners seeking flexible, part-time scheduling while providing essential mental health services to our nation's veterans.

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnostic examinations.

• Provide psychiatric rounding for patients in inpatient mental health units.

• Conduct psychiatric consultations and evaluations in emergency department settings.

• Evaluate and manage patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, behavioral health crises, and complex mental health conditions.

• Develop and implement individualized psychiatric treatment plans.

• Prescribe, administer, and monitor psychiatric medications within authorized scope of practice and clinical privileges.

• Evaluate patient response to treatment and modify care plans as clinically appropriate.

• Conduct patient follow-up visits, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric assessments.

• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in VA electronic medical records.

• Provide patient and family education regarding psychiatric conditions, medications, and treatment plans.

• Follow all applicable VA policies, clinical protocols, patient safety requirements, and professional standards of care.

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and quality improvement initiatives.

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited institution.

• Completion of an accredited advanced practice nursing program with psychiatric mental health specialization.

• Current, full, and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.

• Current national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), or qualifying board eligibility if accepted by the VA.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or accepted equivalents.

• Current DEA registration, as applicable.

• National Provider Identifier (NPI).

• Ability to obtain and maintain VA credentialing and clinical privileges.

• Strong clinical assessment, psychiatric diagnosis, and medication management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Ability to successfully complete required federal background screening and occupational health requirements.

Licensure

Note:

Oklahoma licensure and board certification requirements are subject to final VA clarification.

• Previous experience providing inpatient psychiatric care.

• Experience working in emergency departments or acute psychiatric settings.

• Experience with crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and behavioral health emergencies.

• Prior employment or contract experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Experience treating veterans, including patients with PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and other complex psychiatric conditions.

• Familiarity with VA electronic health records.

• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care experience.

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C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
1011 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401

James M. Inhofe VA Medical Center
440 S. Houston Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74127

Candidates may be considered for assignments at either facility based on scheduling requirements and availability.

• Part-time, variable scheduling based on VA patient-care needs.

• Weekday, weekend, and federal holiday coverage.

• Primarily on-site psychiatric rounding and clinical…