Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health•Oak Park, IL

5d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Brave Health’s Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides mental health care to adolescent and adult patients, or patients across the lifespan as assigned. The role assesses patients’ mental and physical health, diagnoses psychiatric conditions, develops and evaluates treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team, and may provide individual psychotherapy and prescribe medication, including controlled substances. The practitioner orders diagnostic testing as needed, monitors medication use and treatment outcomes, and educates patients and families about conditions and care options. The position also involves maintaining timely, accurate patient records and completing administrative documentation, coordinating follow-up care, and adhering to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, state regulations, national standards of care, and internal policies. Clinical guidance is available from the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director as needed. The position is a full-time, salaried W2 role with weekday shifts available from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 10 a.m.–7 p.m., or 11 a.m.–8 p.m. ET, with 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 partner with clients to achieve their 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-use dual diagnoses.
Treatment-planning ability.
Ability to conduct and use comprehensive assessments.
Ability to produce timely, high-quality documentation; 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 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.

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 their 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 diagnostic tests, including EKGs and lab work, as needed.
Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances, and explain medication risks, benefits, and side effects.
Monitor medication use, side effects, and results.
Evaluate patient behavior and response to treatment to assess intervention effectiveness.
Verbally deescalate difficult patients 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 clinical references and consult the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director for guidance as needed.