Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Ferndale, Michigan at EPIC Health System LLC

Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Location: Metro Detroit / Ferndale, MI – On-Site
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Department: Behavioral Health
Reports To: Clinical Leadership

About EPIC Health

EPIC Health is a growing, multi-state healthcare organization focused on providing accessible, high-quality, patient-centered care. Our integrated care model brings together primary care, behavioral health, specialty services, care management, and other healthcare resources to address the needs of the whole patient.

As EPIC Health continues to expand its behavioral health services, we are seeking a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management services in a collaborative, integrated clinical environment.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and ongoing behavioral health care for patients across the lifespan, within the provider's training, certification, and applicable Michigan scope-of-practice requirements.

The PMHNP works collaboratively with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, care managers, and other members of the clinical team to improve access to behavioral healthcare, promote continuity of care, and support positive patient outcomes.

This position is ideal for a clinically strong PMHNP who values collaborative care, evidence-based treatment, patient education, and the opportunity to help expand behavioral health services within a growing healthcare organization.

What You'll Do

Psychiatric Evaluation & Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and mental health histories.
• Assess and diagnose psychiatric and behavioral health conditions within applicable scope of practice.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical presentation, patient needs, treatment goals, and evidence-based practices.
• Prescribe, initiate, adjust, and monitor psychotropic medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Monitor treatment response, medication effectiveness, adherence, and potential adverse effects.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, risks, benefits, and symptom management.
• Provide ongoing follow-up and modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical needs.
• Assess patient safety and identify situations requiring urgent or higher-level behavioral health intervention.
• Coordinate appropriate referrals for psychotherapy, specialty behavioral health services, substance use treatment, hospitalization, crisis services, or other levels of care when clinically indicated.

Collaborative & Integrated Care

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, nurses, care managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning.
• Communicate relevant psychiatric treatment recommendations with the patient's broader care team.
• Support integration of behavioral health into primary care and other clinical services.
• Coordinate care with external providers and community resources when appropriate.
• Support continuity of care during transitions between outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and specialty services.

Patient Engagement & Education

• Establish therapeutic, professional relationships with patients and families.
• Provide culturally responsive, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, medications, lifestyle factors, and available resources.
• Encourage patient participation in treatment planning and shared decision-making.
• Promote treatment adherence and engagement with behavioral health services.

Documentation & Clinical Compliance

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the EHR.
• Document psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, referrals, and patient communications.
• Complete clinical documentation and billing-related requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintain appropriate medication monitoring and controlled-substance documentation.
• Follow HIPAA, applicable federal and Michigan regulations, professional standards, and EPIC Health policies and procedures.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, registrations, and clinical credentials.

• Participate in quality improvement, clinical performance, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support compliance with payer, credentialing, and regulatory requirements.

Quality & Performance

• Participate in clinical quality initiatives and behavioral health performance improvement programs.
• Monitor patient outcomes and treatment effectiveness.
• Support evidence-based behavioral health practices and standardized clinical workflows.
• Participate in provider meetings, case reviews, trainings, and other required clinical activities.
• Meet established productivity, documentation, quality, and patient-care expectations.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program.
• Current, unrestricted Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current, unrestricted Michigan APRN/NP authorization as applicable.
• Current national board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through an applicable recognized certifying organization.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain DEA registration as required for the position.
• Current controlled-substance authorization/registration as applicable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain EPIC Health medical staff privileges and payer credentialing.
• Strong psychiatric assessment, clinical reasoning, medication management, and treatment-planning skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience practicing as a PMHNP.
• Experience in outpatient psychiatry, integrated behavioral health, primary care, or community mental health.
• Experience treating patients across a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
• Experience with medication management and ongoing psychiatric follow-up.
• Experience working within collaborative or integrated care models.
• Experience with EHR systems and electronic clinical documentation.
• Experience serving diverse patient populations and addressing barriers to behavioral healthcare.

Work Environment & Expectations

• This is an on-site clinical position in the Metro Detroit/Ferndale area.
• The PMHNP is expected to maintain professional standards of patient care, communication, documentation, and confidentiality.
• The position may involve interaction with patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or behavioral health crises and requires appropriate clinical judgment and escalation.
• The provider must maintain all required licenses, certifications, registrations, malpractice coverage, and credentialing throughout employment.
• Schedule and patient volume will be established based on clinic needs, provider availability, and applicable organizational standards.

Credentialing, Compliance & Employment Requirements

Employment and clinical practice are contingent upon successful completion of applicable provider credentialing and privileging requirements, including verification of education, training, licensure, certifications, professional references, employment history, and other required credentials.

Candidates may also be required to complete applicable background checks, professional license verification, exclusion/debarment screening, controlled-substance/DEA verification, malpractice history review, and other pre-employment or credentialing requirements.

All required licenses and certifications must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) program
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Supportive, collaborative clinical environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Opportunity to help expand behavioral health access within a growing healthcare organization

Why Join EPIC Health?

At EPIC Health, you will have the opportunity to practice within a collaborative healthcare environment where behavioral health is integrated with broader patient care.

This role offers the opportunity to help expand access to psychiatric services while working alongside primary care, behavioral health, and other clinical professionals. As EPIC Health continues to grow, PMHNPs can play an important role in developing accessible, coordinated, and patient-centered behavioral health services across our communities.

EPIC Health is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks, credentialing, licensure verification, and other pre-employment requirements.