Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Adolescent Residential Treatment

About this role

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Adolescent Residential Treatment

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Job Type: Full-Time (In-Person)

Compensation: Starting at $150,000 annually, with higher compensation considered based on experience and qualifications.

Overview

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) has been providing behavioral health services to youth and families for more than 30 years. Through residential treatment, outpatient programs, community-based services, and school-based interventions, DTAC helps children and adolescents overcome trauma, emotional challenges, and behavioral health concerns while building the skills needed for long-term success.

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our Columbus residential treatment team serving adolescent males with complex emotional and behavioral health needs.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping youth who have experienced trauma, abuse, family disruption, behavioral challenges, and significant mental health concerns.

Why Join DTAC?

• Competitive compensation package
• Meaningful work serving adolescents with significant behavioral health needs
• Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on youth and families
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Established organization with a strong mission and long-term commitment to behavioral health services

Position Summary

The PMHNP provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for adolescents residing in a residential treatment setting.

The population served commonly presents with:

- Adhd

• Anxiety Disorders
• Depressive Disorders
• Trauma-Related Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Behavioral Disorders
• Suicidal Ideation
• Self-Harming Behaviors
• Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with adolescents who require a higher level of behavioral health support and can collaborate effectively with therapists, nurses, case managers, direct care staff, families, and community providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop and oversee individualized psychiatric treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications using evidence-based practices.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric care, medication reviews, and clinical follow-up.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, nurses, case managers, direct care staff, and leadership team members.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Provide clinical leadership during psychiatric crises and support safety planning efforts.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and evaluate safety concerns.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with families, legal guardians, referral sources, hospitals, schools, and community providers.
• Support a trauma-informed and therapeutic treatment environment.

Qualifications

• Required
• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric-Mental Health specialization.
• Active Ohio APRN licensure.
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Active DEA registration and prescribing authority.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a behavioral health settings
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning services to children and/or adolescents.
• Experience prescribing, monitoring, and managing psychotropic medications for adolescents and/or behavioral health populations.
• Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and assessment skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.
• Preferred
• Experience in residential treatment, inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, PHP, or IOP settings.
• Experience providing psychiatric care to adolescents with complex behavioral health needs.
• Experience utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Experience working with youth who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or family instability.
• Experience serving youth involved in child welfare, foster care, or juvenile justice systems.
• Experience conducting suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and safety planning.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, behavioral health regulations, and psychiatric documentation requirements.
• Experience collaborating with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
• The most successful providers in this role are:
• Strong relationship builders with adolescents and families.
• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative treatment environment.
• Trauma-informed in their clinical approach.
• Independent clinical thinkers who also recognize the value of consultation and team-based care.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for youth with significant behavioral health challenges.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program

Work Location

This is a full-time, onsite position located in Columbus, Ohio. The position works directly within an adolescent residential treatment program serving male youth ages approximately 10-18.

Apply Today

If you are a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about supporting adolescents with complex behavioral health needs, we encourage you to apply. Join DTAC and become part of a team dedicated to helping youth build healthier futures through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.