Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health•Houston, TX

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, diagnosing psychiatric disorders, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans. Care may include individual psychotherapy, prescribing and monitoring medications, ordering diagnostic tests, and educating patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options. The position serves adolescents and adults, or patients across the lifespan as assigned, and requires experience with patients ages 13 and older. The role includes documenting patients’ histories, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes in the electronic health record; completing care-related administrative forms; and coordinating follow-up appointments. The clinician must comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, state regulations, national standards of care, and internal 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 weekday shifts available from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 10 a.m.–7 p.m., or 11 a.m.–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-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.
Experience in addiction and mental health.
Willingness to obtain additional state licensures.
Motivational Interviewing experience.
Willingness to work in partnership 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 ages 13 and older.
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and/or substance abuse dual diagnoses.
Treatment-planning ability.
Ability to conduct and use comprehensive assessments.
Timely, high-quality documentation and 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 company 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 also 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 physiologically based disorders from psychologically based disorders.
Conduct individual psychotherapy for patients with chronic or acute mental disorders.
Order appropriate diagnostic tests, including EKGs and lab work.
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 patients’ behavior and responses to treatment to assess the effectiveness of interventions.
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 patient-care administrative documentation, including FMLA and other Brave-approved forms.
Schedule and coordinate follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment needs.
Complete all 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 as needed for clinical guidance.