Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

4w1 month ago

Peregrine Health

US · Full-time · $110,000 – $140,000

About this role

At Peregrine Health, we are building a community of providers dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered behavioral healthcare. Our PMHNPs diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions, manage medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, integrated care. We prioritize long-term patient impact and accessible care.

Provide psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for patients across the lifespan (ages 5+). Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans that align with patient goals. Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects. Collaborate with primary care providers and multidisciplinary teams to support whole-person care.

You build trust with patients and care teams, ensuring long-term engagement and better health outcomes. You take a proactive, solution-focused approach, integrating medical and psychosocial factors to remove barriers to care. You value interdisciplinary collaboration and make confident, evidence-based decisions.

We are looking for PMHNPs who bring clinical expertise and a passion for building behavioral health programs. You will have the opportunity to shape programs that evolve with patient needs and empower underserved communities. This is a full-time engagement with a focus on sustainable, effective care models.

Requirements

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with an active license
Strongly prefer active licenses in Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Mississippi
At least three years of clinical experience in community-based mental health settings
Commitment to full-time engagement
Ability to manage complex cases independently, demonstrating strong clinical judgment
A passion for building and shaping behavioral health programs that evolve with patient needs

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for patients across the lifespan (ages 5+)
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans that align with patient goals
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects
Collaborate with primary care providers and multidisciplinary teams to support whole-person care
Address co-occurring disorders, including substance use, with a comprehensive, evidence-driven approach
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in partner-site EHR systems to support care continuity
Engage patients through telehealth platforms to ensure accessibility and equity in care delivery

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a patient-centered, interdisciplinary environment
Access to telehealth technology for flexible remote patient care
Chance to shape evolving behavioral health programs and make long-term patient impact