Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Integrity Locums
Watonga, OK, 73772, USA
Watonga, OK, 73772, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- psychiatric nurse practitioner
- mental health
- therapy
The Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner diagnoses and treats mental health and emotional disorders, offers individual and group therapy, and prescribes medications. They collaborate with healthcare professionals, maintain patient records, and develop individualized treatment plans while providing crisis intervention as needed. The role requires a master's degree in nursing with a psychiatric specialty, relevant licensure and certification, and knowledge of correctional custody methods for ICE clearance.
Coverage Needed
- Start Date: 02/02/2026
- End Date: 08/01/2026
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Clinical Details
- Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
- Offer individual and group therapy
- Prescribe and monitor medications
- Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress
- Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Provide crisis intervention when needed
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
- Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Current board certification as a PMHNP by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurse Credentialing Center
- Active, unrestricted DEA or eligible to obtain
- Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques
- US Citizenship required for ICE clearance
- Must be at least board eligible to qualify for privileges
- Preferred: A minimum of one year of experience in a clinical setting
- Preferred: A valid driver's license




