Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Ketamine Infusion Therapy
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 annually, based on experience, plus bonus opportunities
Schedule: Monday–Friday | No Nights | No Weekends | No On-Call
Position Overview
An innovative outpatient behavioral health practice is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and ketamine infusion therapy services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice focused on delivering evidence-based treatments for patients with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and other qualifying conditions.
The ideal candidate is a compassionate and clinically driven provider who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping establish best practices in a progressive mental health treatment environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessments to determine patient eligibility for ketamine therapy
- Develop individualized treatment plans, including dosing schedules, monitoring protocols, and follow-up care
- Administer and supervise IV and IM ketamine treatments
- Monitor patient response, vital signs, and safety throughout treatment sessions
- Manage follow-up care, treatment adjustments, and discharge planning
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding patient care and treatment outcomes
- Coordinate care with patients' mental health providers, therapists, and primary care physicians
- Assist with the development and implementation of clinical protocols, safety procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and professional regulations
Required Qualifications
- Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Active APRN license or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
- Active DEA registration or ability to obtain
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Minimum of two (2) years of post-certification experience as a PMHNP
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Experience with patient monitoring and IV-based clinical services
- Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ketamine infusion therapy, Spravato (esketamine), infusion services, or procedural sedation
- Training or certification in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), CBT, ACT, EMDR, or other evidence-based psychotherapy modalities
- Background in outpatient psychiatry, behavioral health, pain management, or private practice settings
- Experience working within collaborative practice models
- Familiarity with treatment-resistant mood disorders and advanced psychiatric interventions
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary ($120,000–$140,000 annually)
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Signing bonus available for qualified candidates with psychotherapy certifications
- Professional development and continuing education allowance
- Specialty training support, including ketamine-related certifications
- Malpractice insurance coverage, including tail coverage
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling as patient volume grows
- Collaborative and supportive clinical environment
Why Join Us?
- No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
- Opportunity to work with innovative psychiatric treatment modalities
- High level of clinical autonomy
- Patient-centered outpatient setting
- Supportive administrative infrastructure allowing providers to focus on patient care
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of clinical programs and treatment protocols
Company Description
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