Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health•Frankfort, IL

5d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Brave Health’s Nurse Practitioner plays a critical role in assessing patients’ mental and physical health, based on symptoms and complaints, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans. Care may include individual psychotherapy, diagnosing psychiatric disorders, prescribing medication, ordering diagnostic tests, monitoring medication use and side effects, and educating patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options. The role serves adolescent and adult patients, or patients across the lifespan, as assigned, and requires accurate electronic health record documentation in accordance with HIPAA, state regulations, and national standards of care. This is a remote, W2, full-time salaried position. The Monday–Friday schedule has no on-call or weekend shifts, with available shifts of 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.
Current board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.
Experience in addiction and mental health.
Open to obtaining 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 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 complete timely, 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 attaining 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 appropriate diagnostic testing, including EKGs, laboratory work, and other tests 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 patients’ behavior and response to treatment to assess the effectiveness of interventions.
Work effectively 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 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 appropriate 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 as needed for clinical guidance.