Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health•Jacksonville, FL

9d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Brave Health’s Nurse Practitioner (NP) assesses patients’ mental and physical health based on symptoms and complaints and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans. The role may include individual psychotherapy, diagnosing psychiatric disorders, prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, monitoring medication use and side effects, and educating patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options. The NP maintains accurate electronic health record documentation and follows HIPAA, state regulations, and national standards of care. The position provides care to adolescents and adults, or across the lifespan as assigned, including patients seeking general mental health or severe mental illness treatment. It is a full-time, salaried W2 role 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.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner.
Currently hold a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.
Experience in addiction and mental health.
Willingness to obtain additional state licensures.
Experience with Motivational Interviewing.
Willingness to partner with clients to achieve goals.
Experience working with adults who need 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 experience and ability to conduct and use comprehensive assessments.
Ability to produce 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 appropriate diagnostic tests, including EKGs and laboratory work, as needed.
Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances, and educate patients on medication risks, benefits, and side effects.
Monitor medication usage, side effects, and results, and evaluate patients’ behavior and response to treatment.
Verbally de-escalate difficult patients 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 medical and psychological histories, physical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
Complete administrative patient-care documentation, 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.