Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Hybrid)

We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about delivering high quality outpatient care, to join our integrative and collaborative team in Douglasville, GA!

At Hightop Health our goal is to establish a new standard for a positive and supportive culture, allowing practitioners to truly thrive in their practice so that the patients served will maximally benefit from treatment.

Our clinician-centric approach is at the core of our mission. We believe that when our clinicians, providers, and support staff feel valued and connected, patient outcomes are maximized. We value your professional development through clinical mentorship, collaboration, and access to a community of renowned clinical leaders, passionate peers, and supportive business partners who manage the administrative components of your practice so you can focus on patient care.

Our Integrative Psychiatry services are designed to treat the whole person, optimizing our patients’ overall health and well-being while prioritizing comprehensive and compassionate care. Our advanced services include: Esketamine (Spravato™), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intensive Outpatient Programming, and IV Ketamine.

Hightop Health PERKS

• Choose between 2 competitive compensation options
• Additional Bonus Potential
• Enjoy Work/Life Balance
• Comprehensive Treatment Resistant Depression Program (TRD) training during onboarding
• Comprehensive Benefits including but not limited to:
• Flexible PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Matching 401k plan
• CME Reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

About Hightop Health

Hightop Health is the premier outpatient mental health group committed to setting the standard for what better mental health care looks like.

Hightop Health’s Centers of Excellence offer cutting-edge research, advanced treatment options, and industry-leading expertise, setting the standard for superior mental health care.

Our mission is to change lives with comprehensive, evidence-based, integrated mental health care, while creating an inspiring and innovative workplace culture that is both clinician-centric and patient outcome-driven.

We believe everyone deserves access to mental health care that works—provided by top-tier clinicians who truly care—and treatment plans as unique as our patients, even for the most challenging conditions.

HTH is founded on the principles of evidence-based medical practices, measurement-driven care, and simultaneous treatment of the mind and body. Our Integrative Psychiatry approach intercalates lifestyle medicine with cutting-edge biological and psychological interventions.

We measure patient outcomes and modify individualized treatment plans based on data. We believe we have created an environment in which psychiatric physicians can practice the best psychiatry possible while the business aspects of practice are managed by the interdisciplinary team.

For more information: https://www.hightophealth.com

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of adult patients. (ability to see child/adolescent patients at this location if desired)
• Diagnose and treat mental illnesses and disorders including major depressive disorder, bipolar illnesses, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and co-morbid substance misuse
• Develop, implement, and monitor personalized treatment plans. regularly assess and document patient progress toward their goals, making necessary adjustments to treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes and enhanced overall well-being.
• Refer and supervise effects of interventional treatments as appropriate including TMS, Esketamine (Spravato), and IV Ketamine. Refer patients who require intensive psychotherapy to IOP programming as indicated
• Prescribe medications and monitor effectiveness, side effects, and patients’ preferences to develop an ideal pharmacological regimen
• Provide support and education to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals—including psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists—to coordinate comprehensive patient care and optimize treatment effectiveness
• Order medical work-ups including laboratory assessments, diagnostic tests, and specialty consultations to ensure that physical health and mental health are fully integrated
• Review data from clinical outcome measurements and use objective results in addition to subjective reports to modify treatment plans to help maximize effectiveness

Ideal Candidate

• Required: One (1+) years of experience as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient setting
• Must have a Georgia state license and active DEA
• Board Certification
• Experience with mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, managing common psychiatric medication and treatment plans, and managing crisis situations in an outpatient setting.
• Experience working with Athena (EHR) preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Understanding of utilization management principles to optimize patient care
• In-depth knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities
• Excellent diagnostic skills and ability to develop effective treatment plans
• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team; willingness to actively accept feedback from collaborating physicians and other teammates and incorporate constructive recommendations into clinical practice
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, timely records