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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

EliosMontgomery, ALJune 7th, 2026
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantLocation: Montgomery, AL (Onsite) | Type: Contract (up to 1 year) | Experience: 2+ yearsAbout the RoleYou'll provide comprehensive behavioral health evaluations for adults in a structured outpatient setting, with 45-minute appointments that give you actual time with each patient. No call responsibilities, and no high-volume productivity metrics hanging over your day.Our client is a well-supported outpatient healthcare organization where providers work alongside interdisciplinary care teams. The patient population is adults navigating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, trauma histories, substance use concerns, and complex co-occurring presentations, so the clinical work has real depth.If you've been worn down by 15-minute med checks and visit quotas, this role is built differently.What You'll DoConduct comprehensive 45-minute behavioral health evaluations with adult patientsAssess and document a wide range of presentations, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety spectrum conditions, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia and psychotic spectrum disordersWork with patients managing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditionsEvaluate trauma-related presentations, adjustment disorders, and life-transition concernsProduce clear, thorough clinical documentationPractice independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care teamSet a schedule that works for you, anywhere from 1 day per week up to full time (32 to 40 hours weekly is the ideal)QualificationsActive Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license with psychiatric or behavioral health experience2+ years of experience with strong psychiatric assessment and clinical documentation skillsExperience working with medically complex adult populations preferredComfortable practicing independently within a multidisciplinary care settingBackgrounds that fit well include inpatient or outpatient behavioral health, addiction medicine or substance use treatment, community mental health, integrated behavioral health, geriatric psychiatry, and trauma-informed careWhy Join UsThis is a contract opportunity of up to one year with competitive compensation and excellent benefits available. You get flexibility in how much you work, depth of patient interaction, and a collaborative, well-supported outpatient environment.To apply, click Apply on LinkedIn and visit eliosai.com/browse-jobs