Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - 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, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing psychotropic medications, monitoring medication use and side effects, 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, including people seeking general mental health or severe mental illness treatment. The Nurse Practitioner documents patient histories, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes in the electronic health record, and completes administrative documentation related to care. The role requires adherence to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, state regulations, national standards of care, and internal policies. The position is full-time and salaried, with weekday shifts available between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, and no on-call or weekend shifts.
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.
- Openness to obtaining additional state licensures.
- Motivational Interviewing experience.
- 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 complete timely, high-quality documentation; 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 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 results.
- Evaluate patient behavior and response to treatment to assess intervention effectiveness.
- Work effectively with difficult patients and verbally de-escalate when necessary.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
- Educate patients and family members about mental health conditions, treatment plans, and medications.
- Document patient 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.
- 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
