Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Milwaukee, WI)

Brightline•Milwaukee, WI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brightline is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their care team. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and their families. The position is hybrid, requiring at least three days per week of in-person care at the Milwaukee, WI location. The practice emphasizes thoughtful patient care, utilizing a structured three-part diagnostic series and 30-minute medication management visits to foster clinical relationship-building. The role reports directly to the Medical Director, with support from the Chief Medical Officer, and includes weekly individual supervision and team-based group supervision to support clinician development and clinical quality.

Requirements

Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC); board-eligible candidates with a clear certification timeline will be considered for the right candidate.
Minimum 2–3 years of post-training clinical experience specifically in pediatric mental health; pediatric-specific experience is required, not preferred.
Active DEA license with demonstrated comfort prescribing stimulants and other controlled substances in a pediatric population.
Active Wisconsin state license, or willingness to obtain one with administrative and financial support provided.
Expertise in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents, including complex diagnostic presentations.
Working knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches in pediatric psychiatry, including familiarity with ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, ASD, and trauma.
Warm, engaging clinical style with a genuine commitment to family-centered care and therapeutic relationship-building.
Strong multidisciplinary collaboration skills comfortable working alongside therapists, psychologists, coaches, and care operations staff as true peers.
Culturally responsive and equity-centered approach to clinical care.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to share clinical reasoning across professional disciplines clearly and constructively.
Comfort and enthusiasm for technology-forward care delivery, including telehealth platforms, EHR systems, and AI-assisted tools.
Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced, evolving startup environment where processes and tools are continuously improving.
Strong documentation habits with the ability to meet turnaround expectations without sacrificing quality.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a hybrid in-person and virtual clinical model.
Familiarity with or prior use of AI documentation tools or clinical decision support platforms.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive three-part diagnostic evaluations, including separate sessions with caregivers, the child or adolescent, and a feedback session, to ensure thorough, family-centered assessment.
Provide ongoing psychiatric medication management via 30-minute follow-up visits, using psychotherapy add-on codes to support quality therapeutic engagement beyond the medication check.
Complete thorough biopsychosocial intake evaluations, incorporating psychiatric history, medical history, psychosocial functioning, family systems, cultural context, and relevant environmental factors.
Conduct risk assessments related to suicidality, self-harm, harm to others, abuse, neglect, and safety concerns, and initiate appropriate clinical interventions when indicated.
Apply trauma-informed, equity-centered, and culturally responsive practices across all clinical interactions.
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, including stimulants and other controlled substances, in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and Brightline's clinical protocols.
Collaborate closely with therapists, testing psychologists, coaches, and other non-clinical team members to deliver coordinated, holistic care for each patient and family.
Participate in case consultations, treatment planning discussions, and team meetings to ensure alignment across disciplines.
Communicate clearly and effectively across professional backgrounds, translating clinical reasoning into language that is accessible and actionable for non-prescribing colleagues.
Contribute to a team culture of psychological safety, mutual respect, and shared accountability for patient outcomes.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of session notes, care plans, medication decisions, and progress updates within Brightline's electronic health record system.
Utilize Brightline's AI-assisted documentation tools, including an AI scribe, to support efficient, high-quality note completion without sacrificing clinical nuance.
Adhere to Brightline's documentation standards and turnaround expectations, supporting seamless care coordination across the team.
Partner effectively with non-clinical care operations staff on scheduling, patient communication, and care logistics.
Engage with Brightline's evolving technology stack with curiosity and adaptability, including AI tools, telehealth platforms, and clinical decision support features.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical trainings, and professional development opportunities offered by Brightline.
Contribute clinical perspective to team discussions about care model improvement, protocol development, and patient experience.