Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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

📋 Description

• Deliver care to adolescent and adult patients, or across various age groups, as assigned.

• Evaluate patients’ mental and physical health based on reported symptoms and concerns.

• Identify psychiatric disorders and mental health issues.

• Differentiate between physiological and psychological disorders and make appropriate diagnoses.

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

• Order diagnostic tests such as EKGs, laboratory work, and other necessary evaluations.

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

• Monitor medication adherence, side effects, and treatment efficacy.

• Assess patient behavior and their response to treatment.

• Effectively de-escalate challenging patient situations when required.

• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to formulate, execute, and evaluate treatment plans.

• Provide education to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions, treatment strategies, and medications.

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

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

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

• Conduct patient visits and ensure accurate documentation within the EHR.

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

• Utilize recommended resources and seek clinical guidance from the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director as needed.

⛳️ 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.

• Willing to obtain additional state licenses as needed.

• Experience with Motivational Interviewing.

• Commitment to collaborating with clients to achieve their goals.

• Experience working with adults requiring general mental health and/or severe mental illness (SMI) care.

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

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

• Experience in treatment planning.

• Capability to conduct and apply comprehensive assessments effectively.

• Timely and high-quality documentation experience, including familiarity with EHRs.

• Adaptability to technology, including telehealth software; comfort with video communication.

• Awareness of and adherence to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.

• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship or renewal.

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

• Proficiency in Spanish and other languages is preferred.

• Previous experience in telehealth is preferred.

• Background in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with W2 benefits.

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

• Shift options available: 9am–6pm ET, 10am–7pm ET, 11am–8pm ET.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Liability insurance is provided.

• Annual stipend available for professional development and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation for providers who are fluent in Spanish.

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