Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Psychiatric nurse practitioners employed in Louisiana earn a median of $60.38 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Full-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Homedica is seeking a compassionate and skilled Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive mental health services across a variety of settings - including in-home visits, assisted living and nursing facilities, post-acute care facilities, and via telehealth.
Homedica House Calls is a trusted leader in innovative, patient-centered primary care. Serving patients across the Gulf Coast, we provide high-quality care through in-home visits, telehealth, and post-acute facility medicine. We offer comprehensive care aimed at improving health outcomes, enhancing quality of life, and reducing the need for traditional office visits.
Why Join Us?
At Homedica , we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.
As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you , with benefits that include:
- Building long-term wealth for your future
- Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
- Sharing directly in the success you help create every day
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric services in home, facility, and telehealth settings
- Complete monthly psychotropic medication review, evaluate for and document gradual dose reductions in nursing facilities settings.
- Prescribe and manage medications and individualized care plans
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and community partners
- Perform evaluations and treat as appropriate.
- Participate in after-hours or on-call rotation as needed
Qualifications
- Active Nurse Practitioner license in Louisiana
- PMHNP Certification
- A minimum of 6 months prior work experience as a PMHNP
- DEA license required
- Strong communication, decision-making, and clinical skills
- Comfortable working independently across diverse care environments
Preferred
- Facility-based or post-acute care experience
- Experience in home health, hospice, or facility-based care
- Familiarity with telehealth technology and EMRs
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
- Competitive pay with increased earning potential
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)
Make a difference in the lives of others - and your own - with Homedica. Apply today!
From Carpenter Health Network's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Carpenter Health Network
Carpenter Health Network operates 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Louisiana and Texas. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants.
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