Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health•Tampa, FL

12d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Brave Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to provide accessible, compassionate mental health care through technology. The role assesses patients’ mental and physical health, diagnoses psychiatric disorders, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans. Care may include individual psychotherapy, diagnostic testing, and prescribing and monitoring medications. The position serves adolescent and adult patients, or patients across the lifespan as assigned, with experience and comfort supporting patients age 13 and older. The Nurse Practitioner educates patients and families, coordinates follow-up care, and maintains accurate clinical and administrative documentation in the electronic health record. The clinician must practice in accordance with 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. This is a full-time, salaried W2 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. The position is remote.

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.
Experience with Motivational Interviewing.
Willingness to partner with clients to achieve their goals.
Experience working with adults who need general mental health and/or severe mental illness (SMI) 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.
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 between physiologically and psychologically based disorders.
Conduct individual psychotherapy for patients with chronic or acute mental disorders.
Order diagnostic tests, including EKGs and laboratory work, as appropriate.
Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances, and educate patients about medication 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 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 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 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.