Integrated Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC/FNP)

REQUIRED License

• PMHNP‑BC
• FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner)
• MUST HAVE MSN, PMHNP, BC, FNP

Job Title

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Department

• Medical

Job Summary

Freedom to Recover Counseling & Treatment Center is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and advanced practice preparation as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide mental health, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and primary care services in an outpatient setting.

This is a full-time, on-site position. Applicaints must have (MUST HAVE MSN, PMHNP, BC, FNP)

The APRN will conduct comprehensive psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, and medical assessments; diagnose and evaluate mental health and medical conditions within their scope of practice; develop individualized treatment plans; provide therapeutic interventions; and prescribe and manage medications, including psychotropic medications and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), when appropriately credentialed and within the practitioner's scope of practice.

The APRN will also provide basic primary care services, including health screenings, chronic-condition monitoring, ordering and interpreting laboratory studies, and coordinating medical referrals.

The practitioner may supervise non-licensed staff or nursing personnel as assigned and will work closely with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure coordinated, high-quality mental health, substance use disorder, behavioral health, and medical care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments addressing clients' mental health, psychiatric, substance use, medical (bassic primary care), psychological, emotional, and social needs.
• Provide mental health services to individuals with psychiatric and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations and ongoing mental health assessments within the practitioner's licensed and certified scope of practice.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans addressing clients' mental health, substance use, behavioral health, and/or medical needs.
• When board-certified as a PMHNP-BC, prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications for clients receiving mental health services.
• Monitor clients for medication effectiveness, adherence, side effects, and changes in psychiatric or medical status.
• Collaborate with counselors, licensed social workers, QBHS staff, nursing personnel, and other treatment team members to coordinate mental health, substance use disorder, and medical services.
• Document assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, progress, and other services clearly and within agency timelines using BestNotes Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Perform primary‑care functions including basic health screenings, vitals, chronic‑condition monitoring, preventive‑care assessments, and identification of medical concerns requiring further evaluation.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and medical evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage common acute and chronic medical conditions within the APRN scope of practice (FNP).
• When board‑certified as PMHNP‑BC, prescribe and manage psychotropic medications for clients with mental health diagnoses.
• Provide medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) for eligible clients following completion of required training.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary services for clients with complex behavioral health or medical needs.
• Document all services clearly, thoroughly, and within agency timelines in the electronic health record.
• Meet agency productivity standards and maintain an organized caseload.
• Collaborate with licensed social workers, QBHS staff, and other team members to ensure integrated, high‑quality care.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures and participate in chart quality audits.
• Comply with federal, state, legal, and contractual regulations, including mandated reporting requirements.
• Maintain an active Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) with a collaborating physician.
• Adhere to the nursing code of ethics and practice within licensed and certified scope.
• Demonstrate professionalism and uphold the values of Freedom to Recover Counseling & Treatment Center.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with agency policy, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of mental health disorders, psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and medical conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide holistic, person-centered, and strengths-focused care.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and treatment-planning skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and rapport-building abilities.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet productivity expectations while maintaining high-quality client care.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior training and hands-on experience using BestNotes EHR is required. Candidates must be able to effectively navigate and document within the BestNotes system.
• When assigned supervisory responsibilities, ability to provide supportive leadership, establish clear expectations, and appropriately hold staff accountable.

Education and Experience

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent graduate-level nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• Formal advanced-practice preparation in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Meets applicable requirements for certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• PMHNP-BC and FNP credentials strongly preferred to support integrated mental health, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and primary care services.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in mental health, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, primary care, integrated care, or a related medical setting.
• Active, unencumbered Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority.
• Active DEA registration for controlled-substance prescribing.
• Board certification through AANP, ANCC, NCC, or another nationally recognized certifying body preferred.
• Previous BestNotes training and experience is required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Periods of alternating sitting, standing, and bending while assessing patients.

Pay: $60.00 - $68.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43205 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person