Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate the mental and physical condition of patients based on their presenting symptoms and complaints.

• Identify and diagnose psychiatric disorders as well as mental health conditions.

• Differentiate between disorders that are physiologically and psychologically based and make appropriate diagnoses.

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

• Request diagnostic tests, including EKGs and laboratory work.

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

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

• Assess patient behavior and their response to treatment interventions.

• Effectively deescalate challenging patient situations when necessary.

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create, implement, and review treatment plans.

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

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

• Complete required administrative documentation, including FMLA and other approved forms.

• Organize and schedule follow-up appointments as well as ongoing treatment needs.

• Conduct patient visits and ensure precise documentation in the EHR system.

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

• Seek clinical guidance from recommended references and the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director when necessary.

⛳️ 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 required.

• Open to acquiring additional state licenses.

• Experience with Motivational Interviewing is essential.

• Willingness to collaborate with clients to meet their goals.

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

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

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

• Proficient in treatment planning.

• Ability to conduct and apply comprehensive assessments effectively.

• Timely and quality documentation skills; experience with EHR systems is needed.

• Adaptability to technology, including telehealth software, and comfort with video conferencing.

• Understanding 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 will be provided.

• Clinicians with a Florida or New York license must have an active DEA registration, which must be obtained and maintained.

• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred; proficiency in other languages is advantageous.

• 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 duties or weekend shifts.

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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.

• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

• Collaborative work environment with peers and supervisors.

• Liability insurance coverage is provided.

• Annual stipend for professional growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation available for providers fluent in Spanish.

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