Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

BlueSky Telepsych • Gaithersburg, MD

13d • $70 - $95 • Remote

About The Position

BlueSky is a clinician-led, patient-centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improving access to extremely high-quality mental health care. Each clinician is dedicated to evidence-based care. Our objective is to make our services more available to those in need of high-quality mental health care. We aim to serve not only those in rural areas but be available to all regions for those who would prefer to make use of the privacy, security, and convenience of a telehealth consultation.

This role involves providing effective individual psychiatric care via telehealth in an outpatient setting. You will provide direct patient care, conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as necessary. Ensuring that all patient care is delivered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards is paramount. BlueSky is not affiliated with any hospitals or clinics, allowing clinicians the autonomy to practice in the best interest of the patient without corporate administrative interference. The company is growing in teams composed of multiple therapists and a prescriber. With onboarding, you meet multiple eligible psychotherapists looking for additions to their team and a match is made. Emphasis is placed on regular staffing with collaborating therapists, at least monthly, to discuss patient cases or clinical topics. Clinical work is performed from home, with days and hours chosen by the clinician (including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.). Clinical team meetings are also virtual. Clinical conferences are held four times a week. Attendance is required for at least one per week for the first 90 days of employment, and then one monthly thereafter.

Requirements

• Must have a PMHNP license and open to licensing in alternative states: AZ, CO, IA, IL, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, OH, TN, TX, WA.
• At least 6 months of prior work experience as a PMHNP required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
• Solid computer and basic technology skills
• Strong clinical background in psychiatry
• Strong background in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacological treatments and familiarity with non-pharmacological interventions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective individual psychiatric care via telehealth in an outpatient setting.
• Provide direct patient care, conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as necessary.
• Ensure that all patient care is delivered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Participate in regular staffing with collaborating therapists to discuss patient cases or clinical topics.
• Attend clinical conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior