What are the responsibilities and job description for the PART TIME Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at Athra Systems?
Who Is Athra Systems?
Athra Systems/Crosstown Mental Health is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to offering a wide array of behavioral health services and solutions. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
Position Overview:
Athra Systems is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide consultative psychiatric services within an acute care hospital setting in the Phoenix metro area. This hybrid role combines in-person coverage at our Chandler, AZ facility with remote telehealth consults to support additional locations as needed. The ideal candidate will be an experienced psychiatric provider who thrives in a dynamic hospital environment and is comfortable managing diverse patient needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Athra Systems/Crosstown Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Athra Systems/Crosstown Mental Health is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to offering a wide array of behavioral health services and solutions. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
Position Overview:
Athra Systems is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide consultative psychiatric services within an acute care hospital setting in the Phoenix metro area. This hybrid role combines in-person coverage at our Chandler, AZ facility with remote telehealth consults to support additional locations as needed. The ideal candidate will be an experienced psychiatric provider who thrives in a dynamic hospital environment and is comfortable managing diverse patient needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychiatric consultative services within acute care hospital settings, including assessments, treatment planning, and medication management.
- Deliver evidence-based psychiatric care to patients experiencing acute mental health crises, substance use disorders, and complex comorbidities.
- Work collaboratively with hospitalists, medical teams, and behavioral health staff to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Provide telepsychiatry services as needed to support additional consultative sites within the region.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with hospital policies and state/federal regulations.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations to optimize treatment plans.
- Adapt to various clinical settings, including medical floors, emergency departments, and intensive care units.
- Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Active Arizona APRN license (or ability to obtain before start date)
- DEA license with prescriptive authority in Arizona
- MUST be able to report to facility three days per week with two remaining days each week telehealth setting
- Experience in consultative psychiatry or hospital-based psychiatric services preferred
- Comfortable working in an acute care hospital environment
- Strong ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Multistate licensure a plus for providing telehealth services across multiple locations
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance for qualified candidates.
- Retirement plan with employer contribution for qualified candidates.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Hybrid work flexibility – mix of on-site consults & telehealth
- Work with a multidisciplinary medical team in a high-impact hospital setting
- Opportunity to expand your scope with additional consultative psychiatry services as needed
- Be part of an innovative, patient-centered behavioral health team
Athra Systems/Crosstown Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer.
