Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Deliver care to adolescent and adult patients, or throughout the lifespan, as designated.

• Evaluate patients’ mental and physical conditions based on their presenting symptoms and concerns.

• Identify psychiatric disorders and mental health issues.

• Differentiate between physiologically and psychologically based disorders for accurate diagnosis.

• Provide individual psychotherapy for both chronic and acute mental health disorders.

• Request diagnostic tests such as EKGs and laboratory work as necessary.

• Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances, while informing patients about the associated risks, benefits, and side effects.

• Monitor medication usage, side effects, and treatment outcomes.

• Assess patient behavior and treatment responses to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

• De-escalate challenging patients verbally when required.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to create, implement, and assess treatment plans.

• Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment plans, and medications.

• Document medical and psychological histories, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes accurately.

• Complete necessary administrative patient-care documentation, including FMLA and other approved forms.

• Arrange and coordinate follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment requirements.

• Conduct patient visits and ensure precise documentation in the EHR.

• Adhere to HIPAA regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, national care standards, and internal policies.

• Utilize recommended references and consult with the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director for clinical guidance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

• Must possess a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license (PMHNP).

• Background in addiction and mental health is essential.

• Willingness to pursue additional state licenses.

• Experience in Motivational Interviewing.

• Commitment to partnering with clients to achieve their goals.

• Experience working with adults requiring general mental health and/or severe mental illness treatment.

• Comfort and experience in working with patients across the lifespan (ages 13+).

• Familiarity with mental health diagnoses and/or dual diagnoses related to substance abuse.

• Experience in treatment planning.

• Ability to conduct and utilize comprehensive assessments effectively.

• Timely and quality documentation skills, with experience using EHRs.

• Adaptability to technology, including proficiency with telehealth software and video communication.

• Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship or renewal.

• Clinicians with a Florida or New York license must maintain active DEA registration.

• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

• Prior telehealth experience is advantageous.

• Experience in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with W2 employment.

• Monday to Friday schedule; no on-call or weekend shifts required.

• Available shifts: 9am–6pm ET, 10am–7pm ET, 11am–8pm ET.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.

• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave entitlements.

• Opportunities for close collaboration and community engagement with peers and supervisors.

• Liability insurance coverage provided.

• Annual stipend for professional growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation for providers who are fluent in Spanish.

• Brave Health covers application and annual renewal fees for any additional state licenses.