Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Updated 11/06/26
$110.00
– $110.00
hourly
Farmington, New Mexico, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
3 years
Job description
Job description
Position Summary
Cenikor Foundation is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health services to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders, addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric medication management, addiction medicine, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment, with experience caring for patients in residential treatment, detoxification, or similar behavioral health settings.
The PMHNP will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and clinical teams to provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing behavioral health support.
Location: New Mexico
Position: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Start Date: ASAP
Credentialing Timeline: 2–4 Weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, plus night and weekend admission-related call coverage (to be confirmed for PMHNP role)
Benefits: Covered Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance
Pay Rate: $110/HR plus Travel and Housing
Job Responsibilities
Psychiatric Evaluations & Behavioral Health Management
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including mental health histories, diagnostic assessments, and risk assessments.
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other behavioral health conditions.
• Develop individualized psychiatric treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications within the provider's scope of practice.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric medication management and follow-up appointments.
• Assess patients for suicidal ideation, self-harm risk, and other psychiatric safety concerns.
• Coordinate care with therapists, counselors, physicians, and nursing staff.
Addiction Medicine & Co-Occurring Disorders
• Evaluate and treat patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Provide psychiatric care to patients undergoing detoxification and residential addiction treatment.
• Assess the psychiatric symptoms associated with substance withdrawal and recovery.
• Support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services when appropriate and within the provider's scope of practice.
• Monitor psychiatric medication effectiveness, side effects, and potential interactions.
• Collaborate with the medical team to develop integrated treatment plans addressing both addiction and mental health needs.
• Provide patient education regarding psychiatric medications, substance use disorders, relapse prevention, and recovery.
Patient Admissions & Call Responsibilities
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for patients entering detoxification and residential treatment programs.
• Review patient histories, psychiatric conditions, current medications, and substance use histories.
• Determine psychiatric stability and appropriateness for admission.
• Identify patients requiring additional psychiatric evaluation, crisis intervention, or a higher level of care.
• Collaborate with admissions personnel and nursing staff to ensure appropriate patient placement.
• Participate in admission-related call coverage, including nights and weekends, if required by the facility.
• Complete required admission assessments and clinical documentation.
Clinical Collaboration & Documentation
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, counselors, and facility leadership.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and patient care conferences.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
• Document psychiatric assessments, medication orders, treatment plans, and patient progress.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Promote a compassionate, trauma-informed, and patient-centered treatment environment
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
• Master's degree in nursing or higher from an accredited program.
• Active New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license – REQUIRED.
• Active New Mexico Medicaid enrollment – REQUIRED.
• Current board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must meet applicable prescribing and practice requirements.
Clinical Experience
• Experience in psychiatric and behavioral health assessment and treatment.
• Experience managing patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
• Knowledge of addiction medicine, detoxification, and withdrawal management.
• Experience prescribing and managing psychiatric medications.
• Ability to independently conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans within the provider's scope of practice.
• Experience evaluating psychiatric stability and determining appropriate levels of care.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in residential addiction treatment or detoxification facilities.
• Experience treating patients with alcohol and opioid use disorders.
• Experience in dual-diagnosis or co-occurring disorder treatment programs.
• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, or behavioral health facilities.
• Experience managing medically and psychiatrically complex patients.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced PMHNP-BC who is comfortable providing psychiatric care to patients with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and complex behavioral health needs.
Candidates should be confident conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing psychotropic medications, assessing patient safety, and collaborating with medical and behavioral health teams.
Experience in addiction medicine, residential treatment, detoxification, or dual-diagnosis programs is highly desirable.
Important Requirements
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. Active New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license.
2. Active New Mexico Medicaid enrollment.
3. Current PMHNP board certification.
4. Experience in psychiatric and behavioral health treatment.
5. Experience working with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
6. Availability to begin ASAP following credentialing.
Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered for this opportunity.
Note: The schedule, call coverage, and assignment benefits above are carried over from the previously discussed Cenikor NP opportunity and should be confirmed for the PMHNP position before publication.
I can also turn this into an Indeed-ready PMHNP job posting that keeps Cenikor's name confidential, just like the previous NP posting.
Working Hours
• Credentialing: Approximately 2–4 weeks
• Regular Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Call Coverage: Night and weekend admission-related call coverage, subject to confirmation for this position
• Travel: Covered
• Lodging: Covered
• Malpractice Insurance: Covered
Skills
• Active New Mexico Medicaid enrollment – REQUIRED.
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