Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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

📋 Description

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

• Identify and diagnose 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 such as EKGs and laboratory analyses.

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

• Oversee the use of medications, monitor side effects, and assess treatment outcomes.

• Analyze patient behavior and their responses to treatment.

• Effectively manage challenging patients and employ verbal de-escalation techniques when required.

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

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

• Record medical and psychological histories, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.

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

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

• Conduct patient visits and ensure accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Currently possesses a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.

• Background in Addiction and Mental Health is essential.

• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses.

• Experience in Motivational Interviewing.

• Commitment to collaborating with clients to achieve their goals.

• Experience in treating adults requiring general mental health or severe mental illness (SMI) care.

• Comfortable working with patients across all age groups (ages 13 and older).

• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and substance abuse dual-diagnoses.

• Proficient in treatment planning.

• Capable of performing and utilizing comprehensive assessments.

• Timely and quality documentation experience, particularly with EHRs.

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

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

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship or assistance will be provided.

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

• Spanish-speaking ability is preferred; proficiency in additional languages is a bonus.

• Previous telehealth experience is advantageous.

• Experience in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• W2, full-time salaried position.

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

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

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits.

• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave benefits.

• Close collaboration and community support with peers and supervisors.

• Liability insurance is provided.

• Annual stipend allocated for growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation for providers fluent in Spanish.

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