Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate the mental and physical health status of adolescent and adult patients.

• Identify psychiatric disorders and mental health issues.

• Differentiate between physiologically and psychologically based disorders.

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

• Request diagnostic tests such as EKGs and laboratory work.

• Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances.

• Inform patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, medications, risks, benefits, and potential side effects.

• Oversee medication usage, side effects, treatment responses, and outcomes.

• Assess patient behavior and the effectiveness of interventions.

• Deescalate challenging patient situations verbally when necessary.

• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to formulate, execute, and assess treatment plans.

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

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

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

• Operate within the guidelines of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, national care standards, and internal policies.

• Seek clinical guidance from the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Must possess a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license (PMHNP).

• Experience in Addiction and Mental Health is essential.

• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.

• Experience with Motivational Interviewing is preferred.

• Commitment to collaborate with clients to meet their goals.

• Experience working with adults requiring general mental health or severe mental illness (SMI) treatment is necessary.

• Comfort and experience in working with patients across a wide age range (ages 13 and older).

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

• Proficient in treatment planning.

• Ability to conduct and effectively use comprehensive assessments.

• Experience with timely and quality documentation, including familiarity with EHRs.

• Adaptability to technology, including telehealth software, and comfort with 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 or work eligibility assistance is available.

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

• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred; fluency in other languages is an advantage.

• Previous experience in telehealth is a plus.

• Experience in Community Mental Health is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• W2, full-time salaried position.

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

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

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

• Strong collaboration and community with colleagues and supervisors.

• Liability insurance provided.

• Annual stipend for professional growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation for providers who are fluent in Spanish.

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