Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote
About The Position
Brave Health’s Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) assesses patients’ mental and physical health and works with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans. The role serves adolescent and adult patients, or patients across the lifespan, as assigned. Clinical care may include psychotherapy, diagnosing psychiatric disorders, prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, and monitoring medication use, side effects, and outcomes. The practitioner educates patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options and maintains accurate patient records in the electronic health record. The practitioner also completes care-related administrative documentation, coordinates follow-up appointments, and practices in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, state regulations, national standards of care, and Brave Health policies. Clinical guidance is available from the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director as needed. This is a remote, full-time, W2 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.
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.
- Openness to obtaining additional state licensures.
- 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 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 experience and ability to conduct and use comprehensive assessments.
- Ability to provide 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.
- 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 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 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 patients’ medication use, side effects, and results.
- Evaluate patients’ behavior and response to treatment to assess the effectiveness of interventions.
- Work effectively with difficult patients and verbally de-escalate 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 appropriate 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 for clinical guidance as needed.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Vacation, holiday, and sick time.
- Liability insurance provided.
- Annual stipend for growth and education opportunities.
- Additional compensation for providers fluent in Spanish.
- Close collaboration and community with peers and supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
