Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Description

Salary:

The Prairie Recovery Center

Job Description

Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Date Prepared:

April 2025

Location:

Round Top, TX and via Telehealth

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients in detox and residential setting

Diagnose mental health conditions and collaborate with treatment team to develop integrated care plans

Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications

Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment as needed, and provide ongoing psychiatric support

Collaborate with medical, clinical, and case management staff to ensure coordinated care

Document all services provided in accordance with regulatory and facility standards

Provide crisis intervention support as needed

Qualifications:

Active and unrestricted PMHNP license in Texas

Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a focus on psychiatry/mental health

Experience working with patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health diagnoses

Experience in detox and/or residential treatment settings strongly preferred

Familiarity with telehealth platforms and electronic medical records (EMR)

Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical decision-making skills

Schedule & Compensation:

Flexible scheduling options based on census/admission needs

Part-time and full-time positions available

Competitive hourly contract or salaried compensation based on experience