Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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

📋 Description

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

• Identify psychiatric disorders and mental health issues.

• Differentiate between physiologically and psychologically based disorders for accurate diagnosis.

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

• Request diagnostic tests such as EKGs and laboratory work.

• Prescribe psychotropic medications, including those that are controlled substances.

• Inform patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment strategies, medications, and the associated risks, benefits, and side effects.

• Oversee medication adherence, side effects, and therapeutic outcomes.

• Assess patient behavior and reactions to treatment.

• Employ verbal de-escalation techniques for challenging patients when needed.

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

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

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

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

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

• Seek clinical guidance from recommended references and consult 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 license (PMHNP).

• Background in Addiction and Mental Health is required.

• Open to acquiring additional state licensures.

• Experience in Motivational Interviewing is essential.

• Commitment to working collaboratively with clients to meet their goals.

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

• Comfort and experience in working with patients across all 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 perform and apply comprehensive assessments.

• Experience with timely and high-quality documentation; familiar with EHRs.

• Adaptable to technology, including telehealth software; 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; visa sponsorship is not available.

• 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; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

• Previous experience with telehealth is preferred.

• Experience in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position on a W2 basis.

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

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

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Strong collaboration and community engagement with peers and supervisors.

• Liability insurance provided.

• Annual stipend available for professional growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation is offered to providers fluent in Spanish.

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