McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Practice Plan - Center for Interve
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Practice Plan - Center for Interventional Psychiatry
UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Center for Interventional Psychiatry is looking for a Nurse Practitioner with experience working with mental health/psychiatry patients. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with ground-breaking interventions for treatment-resistant depression, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato/Esketamine treatments. The Nurse Practitioner will be comfortable with mental health assessments, monitoring TMS and Spravato procedures, supporting multiple high-acuity patients in a fast‑paced outpatient clinic, and psychiatric medication management. Experience with Epic, psychiatry/mental health diagnoses such as MDD, procedures involving TMS/Spravato, and interventional psychiatric modalities is ideal.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees
Generous time off (approximately 37‑38 days per year including holidays, preventive leave, vacation and sick time)
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
Resources for child and elder care
Position Summary Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Position Key Accountabilities
Performs relevant patient assessments and physical examinations.
Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient’s plan of care.
Orders, conducts, and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome‑based treatment plan.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes.
Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient’s recovery.
Provides clinical oversight for Spravato (esketamine) and TMS treatments, ensuring compliance with REMS requirements, adherence to protocols, and maintenance of patient safety through proper assessment and documentation.
Has a working knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and collaborates effectively in their management.
Other duties as assigned.
Certification / Skills
Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner (APRN‑NP) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification required
Minimum Education Master’s in Nursing as NP or Master’s degree in Nursing with completion of a post‑master’s Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience None
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment‑related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.
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Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees
Generous time off (approximately 37‑38 days per year including holidays, preventive leave, vacation and sick time)
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
Resources for child and elder care
Position Summary Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Position Key Accountabilities
Performs relevant patient assessments and physical examinations.
Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient’s plan of care.
Orders, conducts, and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome‑based treatment plan.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes.
Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient’s recovery.
Provides clinical oversight for Spravato (esketamine) and TMS treatments, ensuring compliance with REMS requirements, adherence to protocols, and maintenance of patient safety through proper assessment and documentation.
Has a working knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and collaborates effectively in their management.
Other duties as assigned.
Certification / Skills
Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner (APRN‑NP) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification required
Minimum Education Master’s in Nursing as NP or Master’s degree in Nursing with completion of a post‑master’s Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience None
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment‑related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.
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