Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Adolescent Residential Treatment

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Job Type: Full-Time (In-Person)

Compensation: $145,000 - $166,400 Overview Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is a behavioral health organization dedicated to helping youth and families overcome significant emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related challenges. For more than 30 years, DTAC has provided a continuum of care including residential treatment, outpatient services, community-based programs, and school-based support. Why Join DTAC?Competitive compensation package Meaningful work serving adolescents with significant behavioral health needs Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team Opportunity to make a lasting impact on youth and families Professional growth and development opportunities Established organization with a strong mission and long-term commitment to behavioral health services

Position Summary: The PMHNP provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing psychiatric care for adolescents residing in a residential treatment setting. The population served commonly presents with: ADHDAnxiety Disorders Depressive Disorders Trauma-Related Disorders Behavioral Disorders Mood Disorders Co-occurring Mental Health NeedsThe PMHNP plays a critical role in supporting youth who have experienced trauma, abuse, family instability, and other significant emotional and behavioral challenges.

Qualifications: Required Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric-Mental Health specialization Active Ohio APRN licensure Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Active DEA registration and prescribing authority Experience working with children and/or adolescents in a behavioral health setting Strong psychiatric assessment, communication, and clinical documentation skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment PreferredExperience in residential treatment, inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, PHP, or IOP settings Experience providing psychiatric care to adolescents with complex behavioral health needs Knowledge of Medicaid and behavioral health regulations Experience utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment approaches Experience working with youth involved in child welfare, foster care, or juvenile justice systems Experience conducting suicide risk assessments and safety planning Bilingual abilities RequirementsActive Ohio APRN LicensePMHNP-BC Certification Active DEA Registration Valid Driver's License Minimum age of 21 Ability to work onsite in Columbus, Ohio Ability to obtain and maintain all required background clearances