Nurse Practitioner Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry

## Description

**Nurse Practitioner – Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry**

Are you a **compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner** who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Join a team dedicated to helping young patients and their families navigate some of life’s most challenging moments.

We are seeking an experienced NP to provide **high-quality psychiatric care to children and adolescents (ages 5–17)** in an inpatient setting, supporting patients with acute mental health needs during critical points in their recovery journey.

**Why This Role Matters**

In this position, you will play a vital role in stabilizing and supporting young patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms – helping them regain safety, stability, and hope. Your clinical expertise and compassionate approach will directly impact patient outcomes and long-term recovery.

**What You’ll Do**

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments
• Develop and guide individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the care team
• Manage and optimize psychotropic medication regimens with confidence and clinical precision
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to support the best possible outcomes
• Partner closely with families and caregivers as appropriate to support continuity of care
• Contribute to a team-based model of care focused on safety, quality, and patient-centered treatment

**What You’ll Bring**

• Experience working with **children and adolescents in a psychiatric setting**
• Comfort and expertise managing medications for acute behavioral health conditions
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced inpatient environment
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• **2+ years of clinical experience preferred**
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification preferred

**A Team You’ll Be Proud to Join**

You’ll work alongside a **highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team** of

• Psychiatrists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Therapists and Social Workers
• Nurses
• Pharmacists and other clinical specialists

Together, this team is committed to delivering **compassionate, evidence-based care** in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
**Make an Impact Every Day**
If you are looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly changes lives, we encourage you to apply.
## Qualifications
**Education**

• Required: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program. Licensed with the State Board of Nursing in state of employment. DEA number. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
• May substitute experience for education

**Experience**

• Preferred: One (1) year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and One (1) year of experience for Nurse Practitioners that oversee the medical status of the patient.
• May substitute education for experience