Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP

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

📋 Description

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

• Identify and diagnose 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 analysis.

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

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

• Assess patient behavior and their reactions to treatment.

• Effectively manage challenging patients, utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques when necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Practice in alignment with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, national care standards, and internal policies.

• Consult with recommended references and Clinical or Medical Directors for clinical advice.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Current Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.

• Experience in Addiction and Mental Health fields.

• Willingness to pursue additional state licenses.

• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing techniques.

• Proven experience working with adults requiring general mental health care or severe mental illness (SMI) treatment.

• Experience and comfort in treating patients across the age spectrum (ages 13 and older).

• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and/or dual diagnoses related to substance abuse.

• Competence in treatment planning.

• Ability to perform and utilize comprehensive assessments effectively.

• Timely and high-quality documentation skills; experience with EHR systems.

• Adaptable to technology including telehealth software; comfortable with video conferencing.

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

• Authorization to work in the United States; visa or work eligibility assistance is not available.

• For clinicians with a Florida or New York license, an active DEA registration is necessary and must be obtained and maintained by the clinician.

• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.

• Previous experience with telehealth is preferred.

• Experience in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• W2, full-time salaried position.

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

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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Liability insurance coverage provided.

• Annual stipend for professional growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation available for providers fluent in Spanish.

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