State of Georgia

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Columbus, GA

Description - External

West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (WCGRH) Columbus, GA, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for our New Hope facility.

“The New Hope facility will serve up to 30 individuals at a time, offering a tailored therapeutic program that addresses each resident’s unique needs and challenges, helping them reintegrate into the community with dignity and stability. The program is designed to assist individuals in successful transition from forensic commitments back into the community.

Job Description, Responsibilities, Standards, and Qualifications

Job Description:

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel clients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
• Develop comprehensive plans of care
• Examine clients to obtain information about their physical condition
• Instructs and counsels clients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
• Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal
• Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of clients
• Obtains compiles and records client medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management
• Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval
• Visits and observes clients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physicians
• May supervise support and/or lower level employees

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of assessment tools, interviewing, and physical examination techniques
• Ability to formulate diagnosis based on examination and test results
• Ability to interpret test results, identify deviations from norms, and intervene or make appropriate referrals
• Ability to assess, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills; knows procedures
• Ability to prescribe certain medications as part of a treatment plan gaining physician approval when needed
• Ability to document problems and/or needs identified from the treatment plan; competent in completing treatment plans

Benefits

• Vacation
  • 15 days each year up to 5 years of service
  • 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service
  • 21 days each year for 10 + years of service
• Sick Leave – accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
• Holidays – the state of Georgia recognizes 13 paid holidays
• Retirement
  • 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Available Insurance
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Legal
  • Disability
  • Healthcare & Childcare spending accounts
  • Life & dependent life insurance

DBHDD is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications - External

Master's degree in nursing area of assignment from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in a related area AND a current license to practice as APRN in Georgia in the specialty area. Psychiatric specialty area requires a minimum of Two years mental health experience. Medical specialty area requires a minimum of Four years mental health experience OR Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university AND Four years of general medicine experience OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND completion of a physician assistant training program of at least 24 months certified by the Accreditation Review Commission of PA, ARC-PA AND certification to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (or eligibility to obtain within One year) AND Two years of experience in a related area.

P9876 - A9876

Preferred Qualifications - External

This position is specifically for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of 4 years of experience.

• 4+ years of mental health experience

Qualifications - External

Bachelor's degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of general medicine experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and completion of a physician assistant training program of at least Twenty-four months certified by the Accreditation Review Commission of PA, ARC-PA, and certification to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (or eligibility to obtain within one year) and four (4) years of experience in a related area; or Master's degree in respective nursing field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in a related area and current license to practice as APRN in Georgia in the specialty area (Psychiatric specialty area requires a minimum of four (4) years mental health experience. Medical specialty requires a minimum of six years of mental health experience or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Physician Assistant/Extender 2 (HCP111) or equivalent position.

Preferred Qualifications - External

4+ years of mental health experience

Bachelor's degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of general medicine experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and completion of a physician assistant training program of at least Twenty-four months certified by the Accreditation Review Commission of PA, ARC-PA, and certification to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (or eligibility to obtain within one year) and four (4) years of experience in a related area; or Master's degree in respective nursing field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in a related area and current license to practice as APRN in Georgia in the specialty area (Psychiatric specialty area requires a minimum of four (4) years mental health experience. Medical specialty requires a minimum of six years of mental health experience or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Physician Assistant/Extender 2 (HCP111) or equivalent position.

Additional Information

• Agency Logo:
• Requisition ID: HEA0ADP
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $128,000
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Dec 7, 2025