Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Adult Psychiatry
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Nursing
Psychiatry, Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Nurse
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Outpatient Psychiatry
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Adult Outpatient Psychiatry team in Temple, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered mental health care within a collaborative and supportive healthcare system.
Position Highlights- Outpatient-only psychiatry practice
- Monday – Friday schedule | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- No weekends
- No call responsibilities
- Manageable patient census of approximately 10–15 patients per day
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving behavioral health outcomes
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adult patients
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and care teams to coordinate patient care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and medication management
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN in the state of Texas
- DEA license or ability to obtain
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare
Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and is committed to promoting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our providers benefit from a collaborative culture, advanced resources, and opportunities for professional growth.
Belonging StatementWe believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Additional Qualifications- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Psych-Mental Hlth Nrs-ANCC (MHN-BC), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS):
Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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