Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate the mental and physical health status of adolescent and adult patients based on their symptoms and complaints.

• Identify and diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health issues.

• Differentiate between physiologically based disorders and those that are psychologically based.

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

• Order necessary diagnostic tests, including EKGs and laboratory work.

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

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

• Assess patient behavior and their responses to treatment.

• Deescalate challenging situations with patients verbally as required.

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

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

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of medical and psychological histories, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes within the EHR.

• Complete necessary administrative documentation related to patient care, including FMLA and approved forms.

• Organize and coordinate follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment.

• Practice in accordance with HIPAA regulations, 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 currently possess a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.

• Experience in both addiction and mental health fields.

• Willingness to pursue additional state licensures.

• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing techniques.

• Experience working with adults requiring general mental health support and/or treatment for severe mental illnesses.

• Comfort and experience working with patients across the lifespan, particularly ages 13 and up.

• Understanding of mental health diagnoses and dual-diagnoses related to substance abuse.

• Experience in treatment planning.

• Ability to conduct and apply comprehensive assessments effectively.

• Proficiency in timely and quality documentation, as well as experience with EHR systems.

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

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

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

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

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

• Previous experience in telehealth is preferred.

• Preferred experience in the Community Mental Health sector.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with W2 employment status.

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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Liability insurance coverage provided.

• Annual stipend allocated for professional growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation available for providers who are fluent in Spanish.

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