Job description:
Work Schedule and Availability Schedule: Every Tuesday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM (8 scheduled hours per week). On-Call Requirement: Additional 24/7 urgent on-call availability.
Contract Duration: 5 Years from the date of final contract signature.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations. Diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. Medication management, prescribing, and monitoring side effects. Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. Referrals and coordination with counseling and student health teams. Crisis response, risk assessment, and emergency referrals. Clinical documentation and continuity-of-care consultations. Experience treating both adult and pediatric populations, if applicable.
Required Qualifications:
Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), with the RFQ specifying family psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner certification. Current Tennessee RN and applicable APRN licensure. Current DEA registration. Professional malpractice insurance. Experience in psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, prescribing, and crisis response. Availability for onsite Tuesday services and required urgent on-call coverage.
License/Certification:
Board certification as a PMHNP (Required) Active Tennessee RN (Required) Active Tennessee APRN license (Required) DEA License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cookeville, TN 38505
