Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations via telehealth
• Formulate accurate, evidence-based diagnoses
• Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and families
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
• Provide supportive therapy, brief interventions, and psycho-education
• Partner with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EHR
• Stay informed about emerging research and evidence-based practices

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program
• Current, unrestricted PMHNP license in Georgia
• DEA registration
• Board certification as PMHNP-BC
• Comfort and competence in a telehealth environment
• Availability for afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-state or compact licensure
• Experience working with youth and families

Benefits

• CEU reimbursement
• Clinical supervision
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

About the Company

Backpack Healthcare is a clinician-led, minority-owned organization reimagining mental health care for children, teens, and young adults through a compassionate and innovative telehealth model.