Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate adolescent and adult patients, or patients of all ages, based on their symptoms and concerns.

• Assess the mental and physical condition of patients.

• Diagnose psychiatric conditions and differentiate between physiologically and psychologically based disorders.

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

• Order diagnostic tests, such as EKGs and laboratory work.

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

• Monitor the usage of medications, side effects, and treatment outcomes.

• Assess patient behavior and their response to treatment.

• Skillfully de-escalate challenging patient situations when necessary.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment plans.

• Educate patients and their families regarding mental health conditions, treatment strategies, and medications.

• Record medical and psychological histories, evaluations, diagnoses, treatment strategies, prescriptions, and results.

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

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

• Ensure accurate documentation of patient visits in the EHR system.

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

• Consult recommended references and liaise with the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director for clinical advice.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Experience in addiction and mental health care.

• Willing to obtain additional state licenses as needed.

• Experience with Motivational Interviewing techniques.

• Committed to collaborating with clients to achieve their goals.

• Experience working with adults requiring general mental health and/or severe mental illness treatment.

• Comfortable working with patients across the lifespan (ages 13 and older).

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

• Experience in treatment planning.

• Ability to perform and apply comprehensive assessments.

• Timely and quality documentation experience, proficient with EHR systems.

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

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

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship or renewal.

• Clinicians with Florida or New York licenses must maintain active DEA registration.

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

• Previous experience with telehealth is preferred.

• Experience in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with W2 employment.

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave provided.

• Strong collaboration and community support among peers and supervisors.

• Liability insurance covered by the employer.

• Annual stipend available for growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation for providers who are fluent in Spanish.

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