Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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

📋 Description

• Deliver care to adolescent and adult patients, or across the entire lifespan, as assigned

• Evaluate patients’ mental and physical conditions based on their symptoms and complaints

• Identify psychiatric disorders and mental health issues

• Differentiate between physiologically- and psychologically-based disorders and provide accurate diagnoses

• Provide individual psychotherapy for both chronic and acute mental disorders

• Order diagnostic tests, including EKGs and laboratory work

• Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances, while educating patients on associated risks, benefits, and side effects

• Monitor medication adherence, side effects, and treatment outcomes

• Assess patient behavior and their responses to treatment

• Effectively deescalate challenging patients when required

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

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

• Maintain documentation of medical and psychological histories, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes

• Complete administrative documentation for patient care, including FMLA and other sanctioned forms

• Organize and manage follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment

• Conduct patient visits and ensure accurate EHR documentation

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

• Utilize recommended references and seek guidance from the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director for clinical matters

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner

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

• Background in addiction and mental health

• Willingness to acquire additional state licenses

• Experience with Motivational Interviewing

• Familiarity with treating adults requiring general mental health care and/or severe mental illness treatment

• Comfort and experience working with patients of all ages (ages 13 and above)

• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and/or dual diagnoses involving substance abuse

• Experience in treatment planning

• Proficient in conducting and applying comprehensive assessments

• Ability to document promptly and maintain quality documentation within EHRs

• Adaptable to technology, including telehealth software; comfortable with video communication

• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations

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

• For clinicians licensed in Florida or New York, an active DEA registration is mandatory and must be obtained and maintained by the clinician

• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred; knowledge of other languages is advantageous

• Previous experience in telehealth is preferred

• Experience in the Community Mental Health sector is also preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• W2, full-time salaried position

• Monday–Friday work schedule; no on-call or weekend shifts required

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

• Liability insurance coverage provided

• Annual stipend available for professional growth and educational opportunities

• Additional compensation for providers who are fluent in Spanish

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