Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Fredericksburg, Texas at Frontera Healthcare Network

We are seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive mental health care for patients across the lifespan. The ideal candidate will assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric and substance use disorders; prescribe and manage medications; provide psychotherapy and patient education; and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, and risk assessments.
• Diagnose mental health and substance use disorders and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications in accordance with state law and clinical best practices.
• Provide psychotherapy, counseling, crisis intervention, and brief behavioral health interventions as appropriate.
• Order and interpret relevant laboratory tests and coordinate referrals for additional medical or behavioral health services.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, coping strategies, and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, therapists, social workers, and other care team members.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record and support regulatory, quality, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program with a psychiatric-mental health focus.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure as required by the state of practice.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or eligibility to obtain certification.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority, if required for the role.
• Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, addiction medicine, community mental health, or related clinical settings preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, therapeutic rapport, and cultural competence.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and evidence-based psychiatric treatment approaches.
• Experience with medication management, psychotherapy modalities, and crisis stabilization.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and telehealth platforms.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and continuous professional development.