Nurse Practitioner II, Psychiatry

Location: Bryan, Texas, United States; onsite, part-time

Company

Texas A&M Health is an academic health center bringing together colleges, centers, and institutes to advance health through education, research, and team-based care.

What you will do

• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations for patients with mental health care needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and monitor adherence to treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications and consult with providers on treatment plans.
• Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in electronic medical records.
• Coordinate counseling activities, internal referrals, outside referrals, and patient education with the Integrated Behavioral Health unit.
• Support student and staff education through preceptorship, continuing education, and scholarly presentations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing, or equivalent education and experience qualifying the applicant for a Texas Nurse Practitioner license.
• Texas Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses with prescriptive authority are required.
• Board certification in mental health, DEA registration, and BLS certification are required.
• Maintain all licenses and certifications throughout employment.
• Work in accordance with departmental policies, licensing-board requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with medication-assisted treatment.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time staff position based in Bryan, Texas.
• Grant-funded role; future employment may depend on continued funding.
• Academic environment focused on respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter and resume or CV with the application.
• Complete all required application data or provide a complete resume; incomplete submissions may be rejected.