Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Schedule: Part-Time
Employer: Provive Wellness of Greenwood
About Provive Wellness:
Provive Wellness is an outpatient behavioral health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. We focus on treating the root cause of symptoms and supporting long-term recovery through individualized, trauma-informed care.
Position Summary:
The Psychiatric NP provides direct clinical care, including psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits, medication management, injectable medication administration, crisis intervention, and treatment support for individuals receiving mental health and substance use treatment. This role works independently and collaboratively with psychiatrists, therapists, and the clinical team to ensure safe and effective care.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
Conduct ongoing psychiatric follow-up visits to monitor treatment response, symptoms, and progress
Prescribe and manage psychiatric and MAT medications, including long-acting injectables (e.g., Sublocade, Vivitrol, and other injectable antipsychotics), monitoring for efficacy and side effects
Administer or oversee administration of injectable medications as needed
Develop, adjust, and manage individualized medication regimens based on clinical presentation
Order and interpret relevant labs and diagnostic tests
Educate patients and families on medication safety, purpose, and effects
Provide therapeutic communication, support, and de-escalation
Respond to psychiatric emergencies and assist with safety planning
Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary case reviews
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EMR
Ensure compliance with state and federal standards of care, including DEA/controlled substance regulations
Requirements:
Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing (MSN/DNP) with Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialization
Active, unrestricted APRN/NP license in the state of Indiana
Active DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances, including Schedule II-V and buprenorphine/MAT waiver as applicable
Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) required
Previous experience in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, or addiction treatment required
Experience administering or managing injectable psychiatric/MAT medications preferred
BLS certification required
Strong assessment, prescribing, communication, and crisis management skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based clinical environment
Ideal Candidate:
Compassionate and patient-focused
Confident managing complex medication regimens, including injectables
Skilled in trauma-informed and de-escalation techniques
Able to stay calm and effective in crisis situations
Passionate about supporting recovery and mental wellness
