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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

CompanyATHENA CONSULTING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE
LocationKnoxville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 23, 2026
About The Company
Athena Care is a provider of comprehensive mental health services including psychological assessments, medication management, psychotherapy, interventional psychiatry, and intensive outpatient services. Originally Athena Consulting & Psychological Services, Athena Care has been providing compassionate care to children, adolescents, and adults in the Middle Tennessee market for over 25 years. Athena Care has locations in Clarksville, Franklin, Hendersonville, Knoxville, Memphis, Murfreesboro, and Nashville.
About the Role

Description

Athena Care is currently seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for our Knoxville clinic.


The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides direct client care to patients. This includes medication management and counseling within scope of practice and experience.


  • Provide psychiatric evaluation and counseling to Individuals.
  • Prescribe medications as appropriate.
  • Document services provided in the electronic medical record (EMR) consistent with standards of practice, internal policies of Athena Care, and HIPAA or other regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain appropriate licensure, supervision, and continuing education requirements in a manner consistent with standards of practice.
  • Maintains knowledge of current standards of care and research in the field; applies knowledge to improve practice and provision of care.
  • Participates in on-call rotation of providers for after-hours calls.
  • Adheres to appropriate practice guidelines in provision of care.
  • Must be eligible to participate in commercial Insurance networks and Medicare.
  • Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

  • Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program required.
  • Special areas of focus (I.e. children/adolescents) preferred.
  • Two or more years of practice as a nurse practitioner preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Current, valid APRN license with specialty training In psychiatry issued by the state of TN required.
  • Board certification in psychiatry required.
  • Current, valid DEA registration required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and current treatment options/best practices.
  • Problem-solving
  • Collaboration
  • Verbal communication
  • Listening
  • Data entry skills
  • People skills
  • Informing
  • Customer focus
  • Attention to detail
  • Professionalism
  • Professional judgment

Physical Requirements

  • This is an office-type role with primarily sedentary job duties and limited reaching, pulling, pushing, or carrying.
Key Skills
Medication ManagementPsychiatric EvaluationCounselingElectronic Medical RecordsProblem-solvingCollaborationVerbal CommunicationListeningData EntryCustomer FocusAttention To DetailProfessional Judgment
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research
Job Information
๐Ÿ“‹Core Responsibilities
Provide direct psychiatric care, including evaluations, counseling, and medication management for individuals. Maintain accurate electronic medical records and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.
๐Ÿ“‹Job Type
full time
๐Ÿ“ŠExperience Level
2-5
๐Ÿ’ผCompany Size
99
๐Ÿ“ŠVisa Sponsorship
No
๐Ÿ’ผLanguage
English
๐ŸขWorking Hours
40 hours
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