Hybrid - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Optum • Huntsville, AL

419d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Optum will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive mental health care to a diverse patient population in an outpatient setting. This position involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, formulating treatment plans, and delivering psychotherapy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated care. The PMHNP will also manage psychotropic medications and educate patients about their treatment regimens, contributing to the overall mission of improving healthcare delivery.

Requirements

• Active, clear certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from a nationally recognized accrediting body/ license in state of practice.
• Board Certification as a free-standing Mental Health NP with no collaboration needed.
• Current and active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Experience working with a wide range of clinical presentations.
• Ability to provide psychiatric assessment and strong diagnostic & evaluation skills.
• Ability to provide patient education, specifically regarding medication treatment adherence and aftercare services.
• Ability to counsel patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings, if needed.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting.
• Expertise in treatment of substance addiction and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience working with patients in different age groups, including older adults.
• Experience working with couples or family counseling.
• Experience with health psychology.
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs).

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients presenting with various mental health concerns.
• Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide patient education regarding medication regimens, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other treatment team members to ensure coordinated and integrated care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) systems, including assessment findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and medication management records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed