Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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

📋 Description

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

• Identify and diagnose psychiatric disorders as well as mental health issues.

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

• Provide individual psychotherapy for individuals experiencing chronic or acute mental health disorders.

• Request diagnostic tests, including EKGs and laboratory work.

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

• Oversee medication use, monitor side effects, and assess outcomes.

• Assess patient behavior and their response to treatment.

• Use verbal de-escalation techniques with challenging patients when needed.

• Work in conjunction with interdisciplinary team members to create, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.

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

• Keep detailed documentation of medical and psychological histories, physical evaluations, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.

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

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

• Conduct patient visits and maintain accurate records in the EHR.

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

• Consult with recommended references and Clinical or Medical Directors for clinical guidance as necessary.

⛳️ 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 fields.

• Open to acquiring additional state licenses.

• Proficient in 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 (SMI) treatment.

• Comfortable working with patients across various age groups (ages 13 and up).

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

• Skilled in treatment planning.

• Ability to conduct and apply comprehensive assessments.

• Timely and high-quality documentation; experienced with EHR systems.

• Adaptable to technology, including telehealth software; comfortable using video communication.

• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA regulations and 42 CFR Part 2.

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

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

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

• Previous telehealth experience is a plus.

• Experience in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with W2 status.

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

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

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits offered.

• Vacation, holiday, and sick time provided.

• Strong collaboration and community with colleagues and supervisors.

• Liability insurance coverage included.

• Annual stipend available for professional development and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation for providers fluent in Spanish.

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