Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate patients, including adolescents and adults, based on their presenting symptoms and concerns.

• Identify and diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.

• Differentiate between physiologically and psychologically based disorders and make accurate diagnoses.

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

• Request diagnostic tests such as EKGs, laboratory work, and other necessary assessments.

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

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

• Assess patient behavior and their response to treatment interventions.

• Effectively de-escalate challenging situations with patients when required.

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

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

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

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

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

• Conduct patient visits and ensure precise documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

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

• Utilize recommended resources and 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 possess a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license (PMHNP).

• Experience in addiction services and mental health care.

• Willingness to pursue additional state licensure as needed.

• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing techniques.

• Commitment to collaborating with clients to reach their goals.

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

• Comfort and experience in working with patients across the lifespan (ages 13 years and older).

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

• Proficiency in treatment planning.

• Capability to conduct and apply comprehensive assessments.

• Timely and accurate documentation skills; prior experience with EHR systems is essential.

• Adaptability to technology, including telehealth platforms; comfortable with video communication.

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

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

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

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

• Previous experience with telehealth services is preferred.

• Prior involvement in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with W2 employment.

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

• Available shifts: 9 AM - 6 PM ET, 10 AM - 7 PM ET, 11 AM - 8 PM ET.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits provided.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

• Strong collaboration and community support among peers and supervisors.

• Liability insurance is included.

• Annual stipend allocated for growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation offered to providers fluent in Spanish.

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