Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate the mental and physical condition of patients based on their symptoms and complaints.

• Identify psychiatric disorders and mental health issues.

• Differentiate between physiologically and psychologically based disorders to provide accurate diagnoses.

• Provide individual psychotherapy to patients dealing with chronic or acute mental health challenges.

• Request diagnostic tests, including EKGs and laboratory analysis.

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

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

• Assess patient behavior and responsiveness to treatment.

• Effectively de-escalate challenging patient interactions when required.

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

• Inform patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment strategies, and medications.

• Maintain thorough documentation of medical and psychological histories, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes in the EHR.

• Complete necessary administrative paperwork, including FMLA and other approved forms.

• Organize and manage follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment requirements.

• Operate in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, national care standards, and internal protocols.

• Consult with recommended references and seek guidance from the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director when necessary.

• Provide care to adolescent and adult patients, or throughout the lifespan, as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Currently possesses a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.

• Background in Addiction and Mental Health.

• Willingness to pursue additional state licenses.

• Experience with Motivational Interviewing.

• Commitment to collaborating with clients to achieve their goals.

• Required experience in treating adults with general mental health issues and/or severe mental illness (SMI).

• Must be comfortable working with patients across the lifespan (ages 13 and older).

• Knowledgeable about mental health diagnoses and/or dual diagnoses concerning substance abuse.

• Proficient in treatment planning.

• Capable of conducting and utilizing comprehensive assessments.

• Timely and accurate documentation skills; experience with EHR systems.

• Adaptable to technology, including telehealth software, and comfortable using video communication.

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

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship will be provided.

• For clinicians licensed in Florida or New York, an active DEA registration is required and must be obtained and maintained.

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

• Previous experience with telehealth is preferred.

• Experience in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with W2 employment.

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

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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Strong collaboration and community with colleagues and supervisors.

• Liability insurance coverage provided.

• Annual stipend available for professional growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation offered to providers fluent in Spanish.

• Brave Health will cover all application and annual renewal fees for additional state licenses.