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Phoebe Putney Health System
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PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Phoebe Putney Health System · United States
In short
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive mental health assessments, diagnoses conditions, and develops individualized treatment plans. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated care and patient education across the lifespan.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing and possess a current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification. Active state APRN licensure and Basic Life Support certification are required, with preference given to those with previous behavioral health experience.
About the employer
Phoebe Putney Health System
Making every life we touch better
Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS) is a not-for-profit healthcare delivery system that serves more than half a million residents in Southwest Georgia. With more than 4,300 employees, the system is made up of three hospitals, family medicine clinics, rehabilitation facilities and specialty physician offices. Phoebe Physicians, our employed-physician group, includes well over 300 clinicians who work in 42 clinics in 9 counties. Phoebe’s facilities, advanced medical technologies and treatments, and highly-qualified professionals have distinguished the system as a healthcare leader.
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Founded in 1911, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) is the health system’s flagship hospital and one of Georgia’s largest comprehensive regional medical centers with 691 beds. PPMH offers medical-surgical care, emergency treatment, cardiac care, obstetrics, pediatrics, wound care and a woman’s health center as well as many services, including: state-of-the-art Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular Center, and the region’s only provider of neonatal intensive care. Additionally, PPHS includes Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, a 76-bed community hospital in Americus, Ga., and Phoebe Worth Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Sylvester, Ga.
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Questions about this role
- Is this Phoebe Putney Health System 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
35347 Phoebe Behavioral Health 500 West 3rd Ave Ste 105 Albany, Georgia 31701 PPG PSYCHIATRY-APP First Shift Full time 2026-11-06 Responsible for patient care management, counseling, education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MD's. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
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Job Number
35347
Location
Phoebe Behavioral Health
Street Address
500 West 3rd Ave Ste 105
City, State
Albany, Georgia
Zip Code
31701
Department
PPG PSYCHIATRY-APP
Shift
First Shift
Job Type
Full time
Posted Date
2026-11-06
Job Description Summary
Responsible for patient care management, counseling, education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MD's.
Description
Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Job Summary
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients across the lifespan. Working collaboratively with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the PMHNP develops and implements individualized treatment plans to support patients' behavioral health and wellness needs.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Conducting psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
- Diagnosing and managing mental health conditions.
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans.
- Providing patient and family education regarding treatment plans and wellness strategies.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and support organizational goals for patient care and safety.
Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
- Active or eligible state Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Previous behavioral health or psychiatric practice experience preferred.
- 3 years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing area preferred
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