Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health•Tampa, FL

5d•$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 Nurse Practitioner assesses patients’ mental and physical health, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop and evaluate treatment plans, and may provide individual psychotherapy, diagnose psychiatric disorders, and prescribe medication. The role also includes ordering diagnostic tests, monitoring medication use and side effects, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate electronic health records in accordance with HIPAA, state regulations, and national standards of care. The position provides care to adolescent and adult patients, or across the lifespan as assigned, and requires experience supporting patients ages 13 and older, including adults seeking general mental health or severe mental illness treatment. This is a remote, full-time, salaried W2 position with weekday shifts available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. There are no on-call or weekend shifts. The salary range is $125,000–$135,000.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Experience in addiction and mental health.
Open to obtaining additional state licenses.
Motivational Interviewing experience.
Willingness to partner with clients to achieve their goals.
Experience working with adults who need 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.
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 work eligibility.
For clinicians holding a Florida or New York license, an active DEA registration is required and must be obtained and maintained by the clinician.

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

Provide care to adolescent and adult patients, or 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 and laboratory work, as needed.
Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances, and educate patients about medication risks, benefits, and side effects.
Monitor medication use, side effects, and treatment 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 patient 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 documentation in the EHR.
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.