Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – School Based

Empowering communities through accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care.

At the Jane Pauley Community Health Center (JPCHC), every role is rooted in purpose. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we’re committed to providing high-quality, integrated care regardless of income or insurance status. Our mission-driven team supports underserved populations in Indiana, and we’re proud to create a welcoming, team-based environment where employees can grow and thrive.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) -School Based (Lawrence Township) delivers comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services within a collaborative, team-based model. This role is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental health concerns who are being seen in a school environment. The PMHNP works closely with primary care providers, therapists, school leadership, and care teams to support whole-person health, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health services within the medical home. Providers will have to float between sites and between school districts to cover for other providers when appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducting comprehensive mental health evaluations within the school setting, including history, symptom review, and mental status examinations.
• Diagnosing mental health conditions using DSM-5 criteria and developing integrated, patient-centered treatment plans.
• Initiating and managing psychopharmacologic treatment, monitoring therapeutic effectiveness and side effects.
• Collaborating daily with school-based team members, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health consultants, and other team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Providing brief therapeutic interventions (e.g., motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy) and psychoeducation as appropriate within scope.
• Supporting same-day access and warm handoffs from primary care providers and school providers for timely mental health consultation.
• Educating patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies within a culturally responsive framework.
• Participating in team huddles, case reviews, and shared care planning to support integrated workflows and population health initiatives.
• Documenting care in the shared electronic health record in alignment with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of wellness and prevention programs addressing behavioral health in primary care.
• Engaging in quality improvement projects and data collection related to access, outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
• Maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric practices, integrated care models, and state and federal healthcare regulations.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Current and unrestricted Indiana RN and APRN licenses.
• Valid Indiana CSR and DEA registration with ability to prescribe psychiatric medications.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in primary care, integrated care, and school-based settings preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills required.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in using electronic medical records, especially in a shared care model.
• Competency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

What We Offer: 

• Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, benefit plans
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time
• 401(k) with a 6% contribution 
• Life and Disability insurance plan

Join a mission-driven organization where your work supports community wellness and expands equitable access to care. Apply now and help us continue making a difference one patient, one referral, one connection at a time.