Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Texas

Bilingual Candidates (Spanish/English) Encouraged to Apply

We strongly encourage bilingual candidates to apply! Applicants must be fluent in Spanish and English, with the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish proficiently.

Flexible Work Arrangements Available

We welcome candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or contract positions to apply. We are open to discussing flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide outpatient psychiatric care to patients experiencing changes in mental status, chronic psychiatric conditions, or urgent psychiatric needs. The NP will work independently as part of a multidisciplinary medical team with specific clinical privileges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic tests.
• Provide psychiatric care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with FSOLA policies, formularies, and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Offer consultation and guidance to nursing and clinical staff to enhance service quality.
• Uphold professional standards, ethical conduct, and patient confidentiality in compliance with FS’s Code of Ethical Behavior and HIPAA regulations.

General Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate positive service outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Support and contribute to FS’s quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with community service providers.
• Promote a collaborative and team-oriented workplace culture.
• Participate in employee surveys to enhance teamwork and organizational development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure & Education:

• Active and unrestricted clinical licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state of Texas.
• Certification: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Credentialing: Candidates with an active Texas Medicaid Number are highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of social determinants of mental health.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric conditions effectively.
• Compassionate and sensitive approach with excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR), data entry, and medical software applications.
• Ability to operate and work effectively with medical equipment.

Additional Requirements:

• Certification in Verbal/Physical De-escalation and participation in required FS professional development training.
• Valid Driver’s License and successful completion of background checks, corporate compliance checks, and employment drug screening.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations:

FSOLA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We adhere to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Lousiana and Texas Civil Rights Act, and all applicable employment regulations. FSOLA is an equal opportunity employer.