Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health•Hoffman Estates, IL

5d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Brave Health is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide mental health care through a technology-enabled, community health-centered organization. The position assesses patients’ mental and physical health, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team on treatment plans, and may involve individual psychotherapy, psychiatric diagnosis, medication prescribing, diagnostic testing, and patient and family education. The clinician monitors medication use, side effects, and treatment outcomes, and maintains accurate electronic health record documentation in compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and national standards of care. The role provides care to adolescents and adults, or patients across the lifespan as assigned, including adults seeking general mental health or severe mental illness treatment. It includes coordinating follow-up care, completing administrative forms, and consulting with clinical leadership when needed. This is a remote, full-time, salaried W2 position with weekday shifts and no on-call or weekend shifts. The stated 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 needing 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 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.
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 diagnostic tests such as EKGs and laboratory work as needed.
Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances, and educate patients on their 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 patients’ medical and psychological 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 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.