Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate the mental and physical health status of patients based on their symptoms and concerns.

• Identify psychiatric disorders and mental health issues.

• Differentiate between physiologically and psychologically based disorders.

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

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

• Prescribe psychotropic medications, including those classified as controlled substances.

• Inform patients about the risks, benefits, and side effects associated with their medications.

• Oversee medication usage, side effects, and treatment outcomes.

• Assess patient behavior and their response to treatment.

• De-escalate challenging patient situations verbally when required.

• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to create, execute, and assess treatment plans.

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

• Document patient histories, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.

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

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

• Conduct patient visits and ensure accurate electronic health record (EHR) documentation.

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

• Seek clinical guidance from recommended references and Clinical or Medical Directors.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Background in addiction and mental health treatment.

• Willingness to acquire additional state licenses as needed.

• Experience in motivational interviewing techniques.

• Proven experience working with adults requiring general mental health care or severe mental illness treatment.

• Comfort and experience in treating patients across the lifespan (ages 13+).

• Familiarity with mental health diagnoses and/or dual diagnoses related to substance abuse.

• Experience in developing treatment plans.

• Ability to conduct and utilize comprehensive assessments effectively.

• Timely and thorough documentation experience with EHR systems.

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

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

• Eligibility to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship or renewal.

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

• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

• Previous telehealth experience is preferred.

• Experience in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position classified as W2.

• Schedule from Monday to Friday with no on-call or weekend duties.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Liability insurance coverage provided.

• Annual stipend available for professional growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation for providers who are fluent in Spanish.

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