Job Description

Everest ThriveCare is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and patient centered Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our expanding outpatient healthcare practice in The Woodlands, Texas.

The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and evidence based mental health care for adolescents and adults in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. This role is ideal for a clinician who values autonomy, collaboration, inclusive care, and building meaningful long term relationships with patients.

Everest ThriveCare provides integrated healthcare services and is committed to delivering accessible, culturally responsive, and affirming care to diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and patients seeking gender affirming healthcare support.

The PMHNP will have the opportunity to develop a thriving psychiatric practice with administrative infrastructure, referral support, billing assistance, and operational resources provided by Everest ThriveCare.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new patients, including psychiatric history, mental health assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment recommendations
Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions utilizing DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and evidence based clinical guidelines
Develop individualized, patient centered treatment plans based on each patient's goals, preferences, and clinical needs
Provide psychiatric medication management services, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychotropic medications
Evaluate medication effectiveness, adverse effects, safety concerns, and treatment outcomes
Provide follow-up psychiatric visits focused on medication management and ongoing symptom monitoring
Provide supportive psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and behavioral health interventions within the scope of practice
Order and review appropriate laboratory testing and coordinate medical monitoring when clinically indicated
Provide collaborative psychiatric care for patients receiving gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), including assessment, ongoing mental health support, and coordination with other healthcare providers as appropriate
Provide culturally responsive and affirming care to LGBTQIA+ patients and other underserved or historically marginalized populations
Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team
Identify patients requiring higher levels of psychiatric care and coordinate appropriate referrals
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Complete clinical documentation within required practice timelines
Follow HIPAA regulations, ethical standards, and applicable federal and Texas healthcare requirements
Maintain compliance with controlled substance prescribing regulations, including appropriate use of the Texas Drug Prescription Monitoring Program (PDMP)
Participate in practice development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical collaboration meetings as needed

Patient Population

Depression and mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
ADHD
Bipolar disorders
PTSD and trauma related conditions
OCD
Panic disorder
Sleep disorders and insomnia
Adjustment disorders
Stress related conditions
Substance use disorders within scope of practice and clinic guidelines
Women's mental health concerns
LGBTQIA+ mental health concerns
Gender dysphoria and mental health support related to gender transition
Patients receiving gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) requiring psychiatric care coordination and support

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited institution
Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program
Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (PMHNP-BC) through the ANCC/AANP
Active Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in good standing
Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current DEA registration with appropriate prescribing authority
Texas Controlled Substance Registration (CSR), if applicable
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Current BLS certification
Ability to obtain and maintain insurance credentialing when required
Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and psychopharmacology

Preferred Qualifications

Experience treating adult and adolescent populations across diverse psychiatric presentations
Experience providing telepsychiatry services in an outpatient setting
Familiarity with collaborative care models and integrated behavioral healthcare
Experience working in outpatient psychiatry, primary care integration, or multidisciplinary healthcare settings
Experience providing culturally responsive, inclusive, and affirming mental healthcare
Experience working with LGBTQIA+ patients and transgender or gender diverse populations
Experience providing psychiatric care and support for patients receiving gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), including:
- Mental health assessment
- Medication management
- Supportive counseling
- Care coordination with other healthcare providers
Understanding of the unique mental health needs of transgender and gender diverse individuals, including minority stress, healthcare barriers, and social determinants of health
Commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and affirming healthcare environment for all patients
Previous experience using eClinicalWorks (eCW) electronic health record system
Ability to efficiently complete psychiatric documentation, medication management workflows, electronic prescribing, and clinical communication within an EHR environment
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required due to the diverse patient population served by Everest ThriveCare and the need to provide effective, culturally responsive communication and care

Clinical Skills and Competencies

Strong psychiatric diagnostic and assessment skills
Comprehensive knowledge of psychopharmacology
Ability to develop evidence based treatment plans
Strong clinical judgment and decision making abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations
Cultural humility and commitment to inclusive healthcare practices
Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
Strong organizational skills and attention to clinical documentation
Proficiency with electronic medical records and telehealth platforms
Professionalism, reliability, and commitment to ethical patient care

Benefits of Joining Everest ThriveCare

Established healthcare practice with integrated medical services
Supportive referral network
Flexible scheduling options
Combination of in-person and telepsychiatry services
Administrative and operational support
Billing and credentialing assistance
Modern EHR infrastructure
Opportunity to grow a long term psychiatric patient panel
Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Opportunity to provide inclusive and affirming psychiatric care to diverse populations

Everest ThriveCare is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming healthcare environment for both patients and team members. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace where clinicians can provide respectful, affirming, and culturally responsive care to individuals from all backgrounds.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.

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