Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health•Jacksonville, FL

5d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Brave Health’s Nurse Practitioner plays a critical role in assessing patients’ mental and physical health based on their symptoms and complaints. The position collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans, which may include individual psychotherapy, diagnosing psychiatric disorders, and prescribing medications. The Nurse Practitioner orders diagnostic tests, monitors medication use and side effects, and educates patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options. Accurate electronic health record (EHR) documentation and compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and national standards of care are required. The clinician provides care to adolescent and adult patients, or across the lifespan as assigned, and may work with patients ages 13 and older. This is a remote, W2, full-time salaried position with a Monday–Friday schedule and no on-call or weekend shifts. Available shifts are 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 10 a.m.–7 p.m., or 11 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. The salary range is $125,000–$135,000.

Requirements

Two years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.
Experience in addiction and mental health.
Must be open to obtaining additional state licensure.
Experience with Motivational Interviewing.
Willingness to partner with clients to achieve goals.
Experience working with adults needing general mental health and/or severe mental illness (SMI) treatment.
Experience and comfort working with patients across the lifespan, ages 13 and older.
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and/or substance abuse dual diagnoses.
Treatment-planning skills.
Ability to conduct and use comprehensive assessments.
Ability to produce timely, high-quality documentation and experience with EHRs.
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 obtaining 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 also a plus.
Previous telehealth experience.
Previous experience in the Community Mental Health sector.

Responsibilities

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, such as EKGs and laboratory work.
Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances, and educate patients about medication risks, benefits, and side effects.
Monitor patients’ medication use, side effects, and treatment results.
Evaluate patients’ 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 patients’ medical and psychological histories, physical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
Complete administrative documentation related to patient care, including FMLA and other Brave-approved forms.
Schedule and coordinate follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment needs.
Complete patient visits and maintain accurate EHR documentation.
Practice in compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, national standards of care, and internal policies.
Use recommended references and consult the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director for clinical guidance as needed.