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 psychiatric disorders and mental health issues.

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

• Provide individual psychotherapy for patients experiencing chronic or acute mental health challenges.

• Request diagnostic tests, including EKGs and laboratory work.

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

• Track medication use, side effects, and treatment outcomes.

• Assess patient behavior and their responses to treatment.

• Effectively deescalate challenging patients when necessary.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to formulate, 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 outcomes.

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

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

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

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

• Consult relevant references and seek guidance from the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director for clinical decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Background in Addiction and Mental Health.

• Willingness to pursue additional state licensures.

• Experience with Motivational Interviewing techniques.

• Commitment to collaborating with clients to achieve their goals.

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

• Comfort and experience in working with patients across various age groups (ages 13 years and up).

• Familiarity with mental health diagnoses and/or dual-diagnoses involving substance abuse.

• Proficient in treatment planning.

• Ability to conduct and utilize comprehensive assessments effectively.

• Timely and high-quality documentation experience, including proficiency with EHR systems.

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

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

• Eligibility to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship or work-eligibility assistance will be provided.

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

• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred; additional language skills are a plus.

• Previous telehealth experience is a plus.

• Experience in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with W2 employment.

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

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

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits.

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time.

• Strong collaboration and community support among peers and supervisors.

• Liability insurance coverage provided.

• Annual stipend for professional development and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation for providers fluent in Spanish.

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