Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health•San Antonio, TX

9d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Brave Health is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, accessible mental health care through technology. The position assesses patients’ mental and physical health, diagnoses psychiatric disorders, and works with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans. Care may include individual psychotherapy, diagnostic testing, prescribing and monitoring medications, and educating patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options. The clinician maintains accurate electronic health records and practices in accordance with HIPAA, state regulations, and national standards of care. The role serves adolescent and adult patients, or patients across the lifespan as assigned, including people seeking general mental health or severe mental illness treatment and those with substance-use dual diagnoses. It also involves coordinating follow-up care, completing patient-related administrative forms, and consulting clinical leadership as needed. This is a remote, W-2, full-time salaried position with weekday shifts 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. 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 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 ages 13 and older.
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and/or substance-abuse dual diagnoses.
Experience with treatment planning and conducting and using comprehensive assessments.
Ability to produce timely, high-quality documentation and experience with EHRs.
Ability to adapt 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 physiologically based from psychologically based disorders.
Conduct individual psychotherapy for patients with chronic or acute mental disorders.
Order appropriate diagnostic testing, including 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 patient behavior and responses to treatment to determine the effectiveness of interventions.
Work effectively with difficult patients and use verbal de-escalation 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 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.
Comply 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.