Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health•Plainfield, IL

9d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Brave Health is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide remote 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 disorders, provides individual psychotherapy, and develops and evaluates treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The practitioner may order diagnostic tests, prescribe psychotropic medications including controlled substances, and monitor medication use, side effects, and treatment outcomes. The position also involves educating patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options, coordinating follow-up care, and maintaining accurate electronic health records and other required documentation in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, state regulations, national standards of care, and internal policies. This is a remote, W2, full-time salaried position with a Monday–Friday schedule and no on-call or weekend shifts. Available shifts 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. Brave Health provides liability insurance and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional compensation is offered to providers fluent in Spanish.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) credential.
Experience in addiction and mental health.
Willingness to obtain additional state licensures.
Motivational Interviewing experience.
Willingness to partner with clients to achieve goals.
Experience working with adults who need 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 abuse dual diagnoses.
Treatment-planning skills.
Ability to conduct and use comprehensive assessments.
Ability to produce 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.
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 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 diagnostic tests, such as EKGs and laboratory work, 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 patient behavior and response to treatment to assess intervention effectiveness.
Work 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 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.