Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Job Description:

Why We're Here:
At Brave Health, we are driven by a deep commitment to transform lives by expanding access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care. By harnessing the power of technology, we break down barriers and bring mental health treatment directly to those who need it most—wherever they are. As a community health-centered organization, we are dedicated to ensuring that no one is left behind. Nearly 1 in 4 people in the U.S. receive healthcare through Medicaid, yet two-thirds of providers don’t accept it. Brave Health is stepping up to close this gap by making mental health care accessible, affordable, and life-changing for all.

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.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $135,000.

Responsibilities

Treatment Planning & Implementation: 75%

• 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, including controlled substances, 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.

• Work effectively with difficult patients, verbally deescalating when necessary.

Compliance & Documentation: 15%

• Document patients’ medical and psychological histories, physical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.

• Complete all patient visits and accurate documentation in the EHR.

• Practice in compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, national standards of care, and internal policies.

• Use recommended references and consult with the Clinical Director/Medical Director as needed for clinical guidance.

Patient Assessment & Diagnosis: 10%

• Assess patients’ mental and physical status based on presenting symptoms and complaints.

• Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.

• Distinguish between physiologically- and psychologically-based disorders and diagnose appropriately.

• Order appropriate diagnostic testing such as EKGs, lab work, and other forms of testing as needed.

Qualifications

• 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

• Willingness to work in partnership with the client to achieve goals

• Experience working with adults in need of general mental health and/or severe mental illness (SMI) treatment

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

• Treatment planning

• Ability to conduct and utilize comprehensive assessments

• Timely and quality documentation; experience with EHRs

• Adaptable to technology including telehealth software; comfortable with video communication

• Awareness of and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2

• Eligibility to work in the United States. We are not able to provide or assist with visas or attaining work eligibility

Preferred Skills

• Spanish-speaking, proficiency in other languages a plus

• Previous telehealth experience

• Previous experience within the Community Mental Health sector

What We Offer

Brave Health provides its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• W2, Full-time salaried position

• Monday - Friday schedule; No on-call or weekend shifts

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance benefits

• Vacation, Holiday and Sick time

• Close collaboration and community with peers and supervisors

• Liability insurance is provided

• Annual stipend for growth & education opportunities

• Additional compensation offered to providers that are fluent in Spanish

Brave Health is very proud of our diverse team who cares for a diverse population of patients. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all applicants from every background and life experience to apply.

Compensation Range: $125K - $135K