Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Overview

Our Nurse Practitioner (NP) plays a critical role in assessing patients' mental and physical health based on symptoms and complaints. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans, which may include conducting individual psychotherapy, diagnosing psychiatric disorders, and prescribing medications. NPs also order diagnostic tests, monitor patients’ medication use and side effects, and educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options. They must maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) while adhering to HIPAA, state regulations, and national standards of care.

In Short

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
• Conduct individual psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.
• Prescribe psychotropic medications and educate patients on medication risks, benefits, and side effects.
• Monitor patients’ medication usage, side effects, and results.
• Evaluate patients’ behavior and response to treatment to assess the effectiveness of interventions.
• Educate patients and family members about mental health conditions, treatment plans, and medications.
• Document patients’ medical and psychological histories, physical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
• Practice in compliance with HIPAA and national standards of care.
• Assess patients’ mental and physical status based on presenting symptoms and complaints.
• Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.

Requirements

• 2 years experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Currently holds a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license (PMHNP).
• Experience in Addiction and Mental Health.
• Open to obtaining additional state licensures.
• Motivational Interviewing experience.
• Must have experience working with adults in need of general mental health and/or severe mental illness treatment.
• Experience and comfort working with patients across the lifespan (ages 13yrs+).
• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and/or substance abuse dual-diagnoses.
• Timely and quality documentation; experience with EHRs.
• Adaptable to technology including telehealth software.

Benefits

• W2, Full-time salaried position.
• Monday - Friday schedule; No on-call or weekend shifts.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance benefits.
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick time.
• Annual stipend for growth & education opportunities.
• Additional compensation offered to providers that are fluent in Spanish.