PMHNP Clinical Preceptor – Missouri City, TX

A leading educational institution is seeking a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to serve as a clinical preceptor for a Walden University student completing their first clinical rotation. This opportunity is based in Missouri City, TX, and involves supervising a graduate nursing student through 640 clinical hours. The role requires providing hands-on psychiatric and mental health care while guiding and evaluating the student’s clinical performance in a setting that meets university standards.

Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and mentor a PMHNP student during their first clinical rotation.
- Provide direct psychiatric and mental health care consistent with professional standards.
- Support the student in completing the required 640 clinical hours.
- Offer clinical guidance, supervision, and evaluation to ensure the student’s competency development.
- Maintain a clinical site that complies with Walden University’s requirements and obtain necessary approvals.

Required Qualifications:
- Current and unrestricted Texas nursing/APRN license with active practice as a PMHNP.
- Demonstrated experience in providing psychiatric and mental health care.
- Willingness and ability to precept and support a graduate nursing student throughout their clinical rotation.
- Clinical site must meet all university criteria and receive official approval.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Prior experience precepting PMHNP or other graduate nursing students is highly desirable.
- Background in outpatient psychiatry, behavioral health, or mental health practice preferred.
- Comfort and skill in providing clinical supervision, guidance, and formal evaluation of students.
- Opportunity to contribute to the education and development of future psychiatric mental health practitioners.

This position is ideal for PMHNPs practicing in Missouri City, TX, and surrounding areas who are interested in shaping the next generation of mental health providers. Qualified candidates are encouraged to consider this rewarding role that combines clinical practice with educational mentorship.

Please share this opportunity with PMHNP colleagues in the Missouri City, Houston, and Fort Bend County regions who meet the qualifications and are interested in precepting graduate nursing students.