Nurse Practitioner- Tuscaloosa, AL- Novus onsite
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Job Description
About the Role
Novus Neurology in Tuscaloosa, AL is hiring a PMHNP to join our team. Our PMHNP will deliver high-quality healthcare services to patients across various settings. Your primary responsibility will be to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care tailored to their individual needs.
You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective treatment plans, focusing on both physical and behavioral health. Additionally, you will provide family and patient counseling, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health.
Ultimately, your work will contribute to improved patient outcomes and enhanced community health.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
- Certification in Family Nurse Practitioner or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in behavioral health or family counseling.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and another language.
- Previous experience in a community health setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough clinical assessments to evaluate patients' health status and needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and healthcare teams.
- Provide family and patient counseling to support mental and emotional well-being.
- Administer behavioral health services, including therapy and medication management.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Skills
The required skills of family counseling and patient counseling will be utilized daily as you engage with patients to understand their concerns and provide emotional support.
Your ability to provide behavioral health services will be essential in addressing mental health issues and integrating them into overall patient care. Clinical assessments will be a fundamental part of your routine, allowing you to make informed decisions about treatment options.
Additionally, your expertise as a Nurse Practitioner will enable you to perform advanced clinical procedures and prescribe medications when necessary. Overall, these skills will enhance your effectiveness in delivering holistic care to diverse patient populations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Master's degree in Nursing and a current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice. Certification in Family Nurse Practitioner or equivalent is required, with preferred experience in behavioral health or family counseling.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner- Tuscaloosa, AL- Novus onsite at BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,170 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np) | ranked against 2,170 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $138k (middle half $129k–$159k)290 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Alabama | 20 active | 2,206 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 50% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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