Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-time (20-hours/week)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Part-Time (20 Hours per Week)
On-Site | Newark, Delaware
Social Prescribing Whole Person Healthcare Program
Impact Life

Are you passionate about transforming health care by addressing not only the mental health needs of patients, but also their social and emotional well-being?

At Impact Life, we are seeking a compassionate and innovative Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Social Prescribing Whole Person Healthcare Program. This role provides an opportunity to deliver integrated behavioral health care while helping patients connect with community resources and social supports that improve overall health outcomes.

This part-time position (20 hours per week) is on-site at our Newark, Delaware location. The Social Prescribing site operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the PMHNP’s 20 hours per week will be scheduled within those operating hours.

What You Will Do

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients’ mental, emotional, and social health needs
• Diagnose and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based practices
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with Delaware licensure and regulatory requirements
• Develop individualized treatment plans that integrate behavioral health care with social prescribing interventions
• Provide patient education, counseling, and support to promote mental health stability and recovery
• Collaborate with care coordinators, social prescribers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic patient care
• Address social determinants of health by connecting patients to community resources and supportive services
• Promote health literacy and patient self-management through engagement with patients and their families

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current and valid Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification
• Current and valid APRN license in the State of Delaware
• Certification and credentials that allow for independent practice as a behavioral health provider in Delaware
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in behavioral health, integrated care, or community mental health settings
• Prescriptive authority with DEA and Delaware CSR registration

Preferred

• Experience working in integrated behavioral health or collaborative care models
• Experience with social prescribing models or community resource navigation
• Experience working with individuals impacted by substance use disorders or recovery services
• Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with diverse populations
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to provide patient-centered psychiatric care
• Ability to address health disparities and utilize a holistic approach to treatment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt in dynamic healthcare environments and manage competing priorities
• Collaborative team mindset and enthusiasm for community-based care
• Commitment to equitable, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, ROTH 401k)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays Yearly
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources