Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health•Houston, TX

9d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Brave Health is a community health-centered organization using technology to expand access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner assesses patients’ mental and physical health, diagnoses psychiatric disorders, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans. Care may include individual psychotherapy, diagnostic testing, prescribing and monitoring medications, and educating patients and families. The role serves adolescents and adults, or patients across the lifespan as assigned, with experience and comfort treating patients ages 13 and older. The Nurse Practitioner maintains accurate patient and administrative documentation in the electronic health record, coordinates follow-up care, and practices in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, state regulations, national standards of care, and Brave Health policies. Clinical guidance is available through recommended references and consultation with the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director. This is a remote, W2, full-time salaried position with a Monday–Friday schedule and no on-call or weekend shifts. Available schedules are 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 10 a.m.–7 p.m., or 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time. The salary range is $125,000–$135,000.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) credential/license.
Experience in addiction and mental health.
Open to obtaining additional state licensures.
Motivational Interviewing experience.
Willingness to partner with clients to achieve their goals.
Experience working with adults needing general mental health and/or severe mental illness treatment.
Experience and comfort working with patients ages 13 and older.
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and/or substance-abuse dual diagnoses.
Treatment-planning experience.
Ability to conduct and use comprehensive assessments.
Ability to produce timely, high-quality documentation; EHR experience.
Adaptability to technology, including telehealth software, and comfort with video communication.
Awareness of and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Eligibility to work in the United States; the employer cannot provide or assist with visas or work eligibility.
Clinicians holding a Florida or New York license must have an active DEA registration and obtain and maintain it.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
Previous telehealth experience.
Previous experience in the Community Mental Health sector.

Responsibilities

Provide care to adolescent and adult patients, or patients across the lifespan, as assigned.
Assess patients’ mental and physical status based on presenting symptoms and complaints.
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions, distinguishing between physiologically and psychologically based disorders.
Conduct individual psychotherapy for patients with chronic or acute mental disorders.
Order appropriate diagnostic testing, including EKGs, laboratory work, and other tests as needed.
Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances, and educate patients about medication risks, benefits, and side effects.
Monitor medication use, side effects, and results.
Evaluate patient behavior and response to treatment to assess intervention effectiveness.
Work effectively with difficult patients and verbally deescalate when necessary.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.
Educate patients and family members about mental health conditions, treatment plans, and medications.
Document medical and psychological histories, physical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
Complete patient-care administrative documentation, including FMLA and other Brave-approved forms.
Schedule and coordinate follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment needs.
Complete patient visits and maintain accurate documentation in the EHR.
Comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, national standards of care, and internal policies.
Use recommended clinical references and consult the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director as needed.