Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - New Clinic Opening! - Leander, TX
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About the job
Be Part of Something New. Help Us Bring Hope and Healing to the Austin Community!
Are you a passionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who wants to make a lasting impact on the lives of adolescents, young adults, and their families?
BasePoint is growing, and we're bringing our mission to the Greater Austin area!
We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of our brand-new outpatient behavioral health clinic in Leander, Texas! As we expand into the Austin market, we're looking for a compassionate, experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our founding clinical team.
This is more than just another opportunity. It's a chance to help launch a new clinic, shape the patient experience, influence clinic culture, and establish a foundation of exceptional psychiatric care for adolescents and young adults in the Leander and surrounding Austin communities.
As one of our founding clinical team members, you'll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with clinical leadership, build strong interdisciplinary partnerships, and play an important role in bringing much-needed behavioral health services to a growing community.
If you're excited about being part of something new, making a meaningful difference, and growing alongside a mission-driven organization, we'd love to meet you!
Why Join BasePoint?
At BasePoint, we believe every adolescent and young adult deserves hope, healing, and a future filled with possibilities.
Our mission is to empower individuals and families through compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare grounded in clinical excellence and genuine human connection.
As a family-founded organization, our purpose is deeply personal. We understand the importance of accessible, high-quality mental healthcare and are committed to helping families find the support they need.
Our expansion into Leander represents an exciting new chapter in our mission to increase access to behavioral healthcare across Texas.
When you join BasePoint, you're not simply joining a clinical team. You're becoming part of an organization that values collaboration, professional growth, servant leadership, and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
What You'll Do
As a PMHNP, you'll provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adolescents and young adults participating in our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.
You'll work closely with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other clinical professionals to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment while helping establish a strong clinical foundation for our new Leander clinic.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations within 48 hours of admission and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide medication management, psychiatric follow-up care, and ongoing clinical assessments.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
- Partner with patients and families to provide education on diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and recovery goals.
- Participate in weekly care coordination meetings, treatment planning, and clinical case discussions.
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies and collaborate with the clinical team to support crisis intervention and patient safety.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation that supports medical necessity and PHP/IOP requirements.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications within the scope of practice and applicable prescriptive authority agreements.
- Participate in required physician supervision meetings, consultations, and chart reviews.
- Contribute to clinical quality initiatives, program development, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Help establish a collaborative, patient-centered culture as part of our founding Leander clinical team.
- Serve as a trusted clinical resource and advocate for patients, families, and colleagues.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a PMHNP who combines strong clinical judgment with compassion, collaboration, and a genuine passion for adolescent and young adult mental health.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Psychiatric/Mental Health focus from an accredited university.
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensure.
- Current DEA registration.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of outpatient mental health experience preferred.
- Experience treating adolescents and young adults strongly valued.
- Experience in PHP/IOP or other intensive behavioral health treatment settings is a plus.
- Strong assessment, diagnostic, medication management, and clinical documentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and engage patients and families in treatment.
We're especially interested in candidates who are excited about joining a new clinic, embracing growth, and helping build a positive, collaborative clinical environment from the ground up.
What We Offer
We believe in taking care of the people who care for our patients. BasePoint offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact.
- Competitive Compensation: Starting at $135,000 annually, based on experience.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 7 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Annual CME reimbursement
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture that values recognition, teamwork, and celebrating success
- A unique opportunity to help launch and shape a brand-new BasePoint clinic in the Greater Austin area!
The BasePoint Difference – Our Core Values
Courage to Solve – We face challenges head-on, take ownership of solutions, and lead with integrity.
Spirit of Grit – We bring perseverance, determination, and passion to everything we do, even when the path isn't easy.
WWIWFMF (What Would I Want for My Family) – We provide the same compassionate, high-quality care we would want for our own loved ones.
Tend to Your Roses – We believe in servant leadership, investing in our people, and creating an environment where everyone can grow and thrive.
If you're a dedicated PMHNP who is passionate about adolescent and young adult mental health and excited about helping launch a new behavioral health clinic, we would love to connect with you.
Join BasePoint as we expand into the Greater Austin area and help us bring hope, healing, and life-changing care to more Texas families.
Apply today and be part of our founding Leander clinical team!
This position requires valid U.S. work authorization. The company does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
From Basepoint Health Management's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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