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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
MDB Health Services · Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
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In short
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for residents in long-term care facilities. They are also responsible for managing psychotropic medications and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing and possess a current Nurse Practitioner license for Louisiana. Additionally, AANP/ANCC certification and a DEA license are required for this position.
About the employer
MDB Health Services
Your trusted LTC partner: providing integrated primary, behavioral health, wound, and foot care services.
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Long-term care is hard work — and we’re proud to do that work with you. MDB is clinician-owned and managed, bringing compassion, professionalism, and expertise to every partnership. We provide: -Expert psychotropic medication management with consistent follow-up -Individual therapy to uplift residents -FNPs to cover daily medical needs -Specialized foot care for comfort and mobility -Comprehensive wound care for healing and better outcomes With MDB, you get a full team of nurse practitioners and therapists backed by strong administrative support. For us, this is more than healthcare — it’s a calling.
- INDUSTRY
- Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- FOUNDED
- 2013
- HEADQUARTERS
- Flowood, Mississippi
- SIZE
- 51-200
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
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- 2 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this MDB Health Services role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
MDB Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Lake Charles, LA area. Location: Lake Charles, LA Employment type: Part-time Schedule: Standard business hours Work setting: Long-term care facilities
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MDB Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Lake Charles, LA area.
Position details
- Location: Lake Charles, LA
- Employment type: Part-time
- Schedule: Standard business hours
- Work setting: Long-term care facilities
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs
- Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications
- Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards
- Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans
- Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable
Required qualifications
- Master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, or an equivalent qualification
- Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Louisiana
- Additional required credentials: AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required
Preferred qualification
- Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles
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