Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate adolescent and adult patients, or individuals across all age groups, based on their presenting symptoms and concerns.

• Identify psychiatric disorders and differentiate between physiologically and psychologically based conditions.

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

• Request diagnostic tests such as EKGs and laboratory work.

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

• Monitor medication adherence, side effects, and the effectiveness of treatment.

• Assess patient behavior and their response to therapeutic interventions.

• Effectively manage challenging patients and utilize verbal de-escalation techniques when needed.

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

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

• Maintain documentation of medical and psychological histories, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.

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

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

• Conduct patient visits and ensure accurate documentation in the EHR.

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

• Seek guidance from recommended references and Clinical or Medical Directors for clinical advice as required.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Experience in both addiction and mental health fields.

• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses.

• Proficient in Motivational Interviewing techniques.

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

• Comfortable working with patients across the lifespan (ages 13 and older).

• Knowledgeable in mental health diagnoses and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

• Experienced in treatment planning.

• Capable of conducting and applying comprehensive assessments.

• Skilled in timely, quality documentation and familiarity with EHR systems.

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

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

• Authorized 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 mandatory and must be obtained and maintained by the clinician.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with W2 employment.

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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Liability insurance provided.

• Annual stipend available for professional development and educational opportunities.

• Additional compensation offered for providers fluent in Spanish.

• Brave Health will cover the costs of application and annual renewal fees for any additional state licenses.