Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide direct, patient-centered care to individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) in an Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) setting. The selected candidate will be responsible for comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment, including medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and supportive care. The ideal candidate will have experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment, strong communication and patient engagement skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment. • Provide direct, patient-centered care to individuals with OUD in an OBOT setting • Conduct comprehensive initial and follow-up assessments, including medical, psychiatric, and substance use histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic test reviews • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and care team • Initiate, adjust, and monitor MOUD in accordance with state and federal guidelines • Utilize validated tools to monitor withdrawal symptoms and guide clinical decisions • Manage withdrawal symptoms and co-occurring medical conditions • Educate patients on OUD, MOUD, harm reduction, relapse prevention, and recovery resources