Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate the mental and physical condition of patients based on their symptoms and complaints.

• Deliver care to adolescent and adult patients, or across various age groups, as assigned.

• Identify and diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health issues.

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

• Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions for patients experiencing chronic or acute mental health disorders.

• Request diagnostic tests such as EKGs, lab work, and other necessary evaluations.

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

• Monitor patients’ medication usage, side effects, and therapeutic outcomes.

• Assess patients’ behaviors and their responses to treatment.

• Effectively manage interactions with challenging patients and de-escalate situations verbally when required.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to formulate, implement, and assess treatment plans.

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

• Document medical and psychological histories, physical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and results.

• Complete administrative documentation related to patient care, including FMLA and other authorized forms.

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

• 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.

• Utilize recommended references and seek clinical guidance from the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Must possess a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license (PMHNP).

• Experience in Addiction and Mental Health is required.

• Open to acquiring additional state licenses.

• Proficient in Motivational Interviewing techniques.

• Willingness to collaborate with clients to reach their goals.

• Experience in treating adults with general mental health issues and/or severe mental illnesses (SMI).

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

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

• Skills in treatment planning.

• Ability to perform and apply comprehensive assessments.

• Timely and high-quality documentation experience, including familiarity with EHRs.

• Adaptability to technology, including telehealth software; comfortable with virtual communication.

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

• Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship or assistance.

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

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

• Previous telehealth experience is preferred.

• Experience in the Community Mental Health sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with W2 employment.

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

• Shift options include: 9am-6pm ET, 10am-7pm ET, and 11am-8pm ET.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.

• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave provided.

• Strong collaboration and community support among peers and supervisors.

• Liability insurance coverage offered.

• Annual stipend available for professional growth and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation for providers fluent in Spanish.

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