Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, (PMHNP)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, (PMHNP)

Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Location: Atlanta, GA (In person/Hybrid)

Reports To: Medical Director / Behavioral Health Director

Status: In person/Hybrid, Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible Schedule Available)

Position Summary:

Atlanta Perinatal Associates (APA) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide mental health care and therapeutic support to women navigating high-risk pregnancies and perinatal challenges. This role is part of a growing integrated behavioral health initiative designed to ensure that APA patients receive holistic care throughout their maternal journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments of perinatal patients, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, and mood disorders.
• Collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, OB/GYNs, social workers, and primary care teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
• May prescribe and manage psychotropic medications when indicated, with special attention to pregnancy and postpartum safety and evidence-based practices.
• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention as appropriate to support patients experiencing acute emotional distress.
• Monitor patients’ progress, adjust treatment plans, and provide ongoing support to improve mental health outcomes throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, and wellness strategies in an empathetic, culturally competent manner.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives to promote best practices in maternal behavioral health care.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in the state of Georgia.
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited PMHNP program.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with women’s behavioral health, preferably in perinatal or reproductive psychiatry settings.
• DEA certification and ability to prescribe controlled substances.
• Current BLS certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, clinical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, culturally sensitive practices, and patient-centered models of care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with diverse populations, particularly women of color and underserved communities.
• Familiarity with EPDS, GAD-7, PHQ-9 screening tools, and perinatal mental health protocols.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or other languages is a plus.

Why Join APA?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on maternal and fetal wellness
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Collaborative and compassionate clinical team
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid opportunities (if applicable)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits for full-time employment include: