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Job description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Contract
Job Category : Care
Requisition Number : PSYCH
Posted : August 26, 2026
Part-Time
Hybrid
Rate : $100 USD per hour
Locations
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Picayune
Picayune, MS, USA
Description
Choices Coordinated Care Solutions, Inc is seeking to contract with a competent and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to administer clinical evaluations and provide medication management services. This professional is responsible for providing direct medical service to children and adolescents. The primary duties of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will include administering clinical evaluations, prescribing medication as well as ordering, performing, and interpreting evaluations within their scope of practice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners – Independent Contractors are responsible for, but not limited to:
Conduct Medication Management appointments for new and established clients
Ethically prescribe medication to clients
Communicate with PCPs when necessary
Maintain accurate records in the process of requesting medical records
Complete progress notes
Update and maintain client records
Maintain all confidential information
Complete all paperwork in required timeframes
Submit accurate invoices timely
Additional Qualifications
Ability to solve problems and use good clinical judgement.
Excellent understanding of trauma-informed care.
High standard of ethical care.
Respectful of people and culture.
Ability to read and interpret complex materials.
Ability to manage your time effectively.
Ability to write clearly with mastery of spelling, punctuation, indentation, and spacing.
Willingness to represent Choices with professionalism, integrity and honesty always.
The Independent Contractor/1099 must possess a valid driver’s license
The Independent Contractor/1099 is responsible for obtaining and maintaining professional liability insurance.
The Independent Contractor/1099 must pass all background checks
Skills
Collaborating with system partners
Initial assessment and diagnosis
Safety Planning
Commitment to organizational goals and mission
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Family communication
Time management
Monitoring Progress of Interventions
HIPPA compliance/confidentiality
Education
Certification/Licensure as a PMHNP in Mississippi
Shift and Schedule
Flexible Scheduling (Weekends, Evenings, Days, as needed based on needs of service recipient)
Location
Virtual and/or office based
Independent Contract Work – Employee Benefits are not applicable.
Flexible Scheduling
Pay Rate
$100 to $120/per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Worksite address
picayune, MS, 39466, US
Who can apply
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