Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Company: Headway
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Headway, a pioneering leader in mental health services, is
seeking a dedicated Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join
our team. Our mission is to enhance the bridge between patients and
high-quality mental health care by making it more accessible
through insurance. At Headway, you will have the opportunity to
collaborate with an innovative team that values your expertise in
psychiatric care, offering a platform where your skills in mental
health are utilized to improve patient outcomes. Conduct
comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat mental
health conditions. Prescribe medication and monitor its effects,
adjusting prescriptions as needed. Provide psychotherapy and
counseling services to patients. Develop treatment plans that use
evidence-based practices tailored to individual patient needs.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate and optimize
patient care. Educate patients and their families about mental
health and treatment options. Maintain detailed records of patient
care and adhere to all privacy regulations. Strong clinical skills
with a focus on psychiatric care. Proficient in prescribing and
managing medications. Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary
health team. Experience in using electronic health records. Medical
Insurance Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license.
Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
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