Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP
Company: Alleviant Health Centers
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Advanced Practitioner Job Title:
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP Position
Overview Overall responsibilities include assessment and treatment
of mental illness through a combination of evaluations and
medication management. Works collaboratively with the Medical
Director. This individual provides safe, effective, and
compassionate care that is consistent with State and Federal
regulations and Company policies, procedures, and guidelines and
within his/her scope of practice. This is an in-person position at
the Alleviant Jonesboro clinic. Essential Job Functions Gathers and
maintains patient information and health history. Conducts
assessments, interviews, and observations. Analyzes and evaluates
patient data and findings and diagnose nature and condition of
mental disorder. Offers and performs medication management,
infusions, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and psychotherapy to
patients. Prepares and maintains confidential records and reports.
Ensures treatment plans are devised, updated and conducted. Works
in collaboration the medical director and/or Chief Medical Officer
to develop treatment plans, Monitors the use of medications.
Advises families on condition and treatment. Refers clients to
community resources or specialists as necessary. Evaluates
effectiveness of treatment regimen and client’s progress. Learns
new developments in the fields of study through professional
literature, attending courses, and maintaining contact with other
social service agencies. Provides consultation to other professions
engaging psychological approach. Organizes community education
workshops in the facility and attends selected local community
programs. Builds referral base by visiting with local providers.
Participates in educational outreach activities, such as, provider
luncheons. Provides industry relevant tips for the facility
newsletter and community blog. Follows company policies and CDC
guidelines for infection control. Provides patient education and
answers questions from prospective patients and referring
physicians. Enforces all HIPAA compliance guidelines. Performs
other duties as assigned. Physical Demands Employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Requires ability to
work under stressful situations demanding high concentration and
energy level. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Builds
and maintains collaborative relationships with both internal and
external Clients that lead to more effective communication and a
higher level of productivity and accuracy. Knowledge of healthcare
industry – Health Plan, MSO, CMS, Federal regulations. Required
excellent analytical skills. Excellent written/oral skills. Carries
out all duties in a professional and courteous manner. Possess
interpersonal/listening skills to interact effectively with
individuals of all backgrounds, experience and educational levels.
Strong customer service skills to identify and address patient
needs. Strong time management skills and ability to work
independently to deliver key results. Work collaboratively with a
high degree of professional ethic, knowledge of confidential and
regulatory compliance practices. Educational and Experience
Requirements Hold a degree as a PMHNP - Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner at the level needed to assess and prescribe
medication collaboratively with a psychiatrist as determined by the
State Board of Nursing. Be licensed as a psychiatric APRN with 2
years outpatient/inpatient experience as a PMHNP-BC Current APRN
license in good standing. Excellent clinician with a minimum of 2
year of clinical and administrative experience. Board certified BLS
ACLS Job Context Facility work hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm;
however, individual schedules may vary. Individual responsibilities
are mostly limited to providing clients outstanding, satisfactory
services. Additionally, contributing to the corporate culture and
activities are expected. The atmosphere is positive, encouraging,
and teamwork oriented. NOTE: This job description is not intended
to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to
meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Keywords: Alleviant Health Centers, Jonesboro , Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP, Healthcare , Jonesboro, Arkansas
