Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Houston, United States
Posted 25 days ago
About the role
About Empower Health
Empower Health is a physician-led healthcare platform dedicated to restoring the physician-patient relationship through clinical excellence, advanced technology, and personalized care. Our mission is to empower clinicians with innovative tools, actionable insights, and operational support so they can focus on what matters most - improving the lives of their patients.Powered by advanced decision support tools, integrated behavioral health services, and an active clinical research program, Empower Health delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care that improves outcomes while reducing fragmentation across the healthcare continuum. Our research initiatives place clinicians at the forefront of innovation, partnering with leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies to advance the science of mental health and bring emerging therapies to the patients who need them most.
Position Summary
Empower Health is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and patient-focused Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide high-quality psychiatric and behavioral healthcare services to adolescents, adults, and older adults. The PMHNP will play a key role in delivering evidence-based mental health care within an integrated primary care and behavioral health model.This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, care managers, and technology-enabled care teams to improve access to mental health services while helping patients achieve meaningful and sustainable health outcomes. Qualified candidates will also have the opportunity to serve as a Principal Investigator in clinical research studies, working alongside leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies to shape the next generation of psychiatric treatments.
ResponsibilitiesClinical Care
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
- Diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health conditions including:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- PTSD
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Substance use disorders
- Sleep disorders
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and state regulations.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness, medication adherence, and patient safety.
- Perform suicide risk assessments and crisis interventions as needed.
- Coordinate care with primary care providers and specialists to address whole-person health needs.
- Administer and oversee a dedicated Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD), utilizing advanced therapeutics including esketamine (Spravato) and other emerging interventional modalities. Ensure full compliance with REMS certification, patient monitoring protocols, and safety reporting requirements.
- Expected hours per week (patient-facing): 25 – 30
- Patients will be referred to this provider from an existing Primary Care practice, as well as a nearby Clinical research company
Clinical Research
- Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or sub-investigator on industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials in psychiatry and behavioral health.
- Collaborate with leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies to evaluate novel therapeutics, devices, and care delivery models.
- Oversee research protocol implementation, participant safety, and data integrity in accordance with GCP, IRB, and FDA guidelines.
- Contribute to the development of Empower Health's research pipeline and help identify opportunities to expand clinical trial offerings.
Integrated Behavioral Health
- Collaborate closely with internal medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and care coordinators.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and care planning.
- Support behavioral health integration within primary care workflows.
- Contribute to population health initiatives targeting behavioral health outcomes.
Patient Experience
- Build trusted, long-term therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and self-management strategies.
- Promote shared decision-making and patient engagement.
Innovation & Quality Improvement
- Utilize Empower Health's technology platform, clinical decision support tools, and data analytics to optimize care delivery.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical program development.
- Help shape innovative behavioral health services and care models.
QualificationsRequired
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) certification.
- Active and unrestricted Texas APRN license.
- DEA registration and eligibility to prescribe controlled substances.
- Minimum of 2 years of psychiatric clinical experience preferred.
- Strong diagnostic, psychopharmacology, and clinical assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
- Experience in integrated behavioral health or collaborative care models.
- Experience treating adult and geriatric populations.
- Telepsychiatry experience.
- Experience with REMS-certified therapeutics (e.g., esketamine/Spravato) or interventional psychiatry.
- Prior clinical research experience, including PI or sub-investigator roles.
- Familiarity with GCP, IRB processes, and FDA regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with value-based care and population health initiatives.
- Interest in healthcare innovation, technology-enabled care, and clinical program development.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus performance incentives - ($125K - $170K / year depending on experience)
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Hybrid and telehealth opportunities available.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- CME allowance and paid professional development.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Retirement plan participation.
- Opportunities for leadership, program development, and equity participation.
Why Join Empower Health?
At Empower Health, you'll practice psychiatry in an environment designed around clinicians and patients—not bureaucracy. You'll have the autonomy to deliver exceptional care, access to innovative technology that enhances clinical decision-making, and the opportunity to lead clinical research that shapes the future of psychiatric medicine. Whether you're advancing care through industry partnerships, delivering cutting-edge therapeutics for treatment-resistant depression, or building the next generation of integrated behavioral health programs, you'll find the platform, the team, and the purpose to do your best work.Join us in restoring meaning, purpose, and connection to healthcare - one patient at a time.
Pay: $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person