Job Posting
Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Overview
W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital and Cogdell Clinic is seeking to hire a Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated provider team and begin a behavioral health program as part of our healthcare system. The position will serve our Rural Health Clinic in Lockney, Texas which includes 3 physicians, one physician assistant and one FNP providing a wide array of primary care and minor surgical services for patients of all ages. The Clinic is supported by W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital with full diagnostic capabilities, a 24-hour emergency department, outpatient infusion center, endoscopy services and a full-service physical rehabilitation department. Clinic hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and each provider has one-half day off per week.
Responsibilities for Nurse Practitioner
 Assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental health and substance use disorders.
Receive referrals for patients to evaluate health and diagnose issues effecting mental health.
• Psychiatric Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive mental health and medical history reviews, diagnostic evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Medication Management: Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in line with evidence-based guidelines.
• Psychotherapy & Counseling: Provide individual, group, or family psychotherapy (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and crisis intervention.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including social workers, therapists, and primary care providers.
• Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, side effects, and wellness/self-care strategies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely patient records in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends.
Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner:
• Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or post-master’s certificate from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Texas state licensure or the ability to receive the license.
• Certification: National board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (e.g., PMHNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is preferred.
• Prescriptive Authority: Active DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
• Experience: Prior clinical experience in a psychiatric, behavioral health, or acute care setting is strongly preferred.
• Must be compassionate and personable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other medical staff.
• A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA.
• Strong leadership skills, self-confidence, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional active listening skills.
Compensation:
• Salary with bonus potential based on patient volume.
• Full Benefit Plan and CME allowance.
• Generous signing bonus/retention bonus opportunity based on support from the Texas Strong grant program.
Additional Information
Shift : Day
Closing Date: 11/30/2026
Contact Information
Vincent DiFranco - CEO
P.O. Box 37, 320 N. Main St.
Lockney, TX 79241
Email: vincentd@mangoldmemorial.org
Phone: 806-652-3373, x204
Fax: 806-652-3732 |
