Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

BlueSky Telepsych; Ames (IA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueSky Telepsych seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide effective individual psychiatric care via telehealth in an outpatient setting. You will assess patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and prescribe medications as clinically appropriate.

Work remotely from home with flexible days and hours. You will participate in regular clinical team meetings and attend BlueSky's conferences four times per week, with initial weekly attendance during the first 90 days.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted PMHNP license in at least one state we serve.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
• PMHNP experience of at least six months.
• Must not own or operate a private practice.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
• Strong psychiatry/behavioral health background.
• Familiarity with non-pharmacological and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective individual psychiatric care via telehealth in outpatient settings.
• Assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and prescribe medications as clinically appropriate.
• Ensure care delivered in accordance with laws, regulations, standards and ethics.
• Collaborate within a clinical team of therapists and a psychiatric prescriber.
• Participate in regular staffing to discuss cases and topics.
• Provide clinical services remotely from home with flexible hours.
• Attend clinical conferences four times per week; attendance required weekly during first 90 days.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

EHR proficiency

Education

PMHNP licensure

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

About BlueSky

We are a clinician-led, patient-centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improving access to high-quality mental health care. Each clinician is dedicated to evidence-based care.

Our objective is to make our services more accessible to those in need of high-quality mental health care. We aim to serve not only individuals in rural areas but patients across all regions who prefer the privacy, security, and convenience of a telehealth consultation.

About the Job

• Provide effective individual psychiatric care via telehealth in an outpatient setting.
• Provide direct patient care, conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and prescribe medications as clinically appropriate.
• Ensure all patient care is delivered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical guidelines.
• We are not affiliated with any hospitals or clinics, allowing clinicians the autonomy to practice in the best interest of their patients without unnecessary corporate administrative interference.
• Work within collaborative clinical teams consisting of multiple therapists and a psychiatric prescriber. During onboarding, you will have the opportunity to connect with eligible psychotherapists seeking a prescriber to join their team, with team matching facilitated by BlueSky.
• Participate in regular staffing with collaborating therapists, at least monthly, to discuss patient cases, treatment coordination, and clinical topics.
• Provide clinical services remotely from your home. Days and hours are flexible and determined by the clinician, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Participate in virtual clinical team meetings.
• Attend BlueSky's clinical conferences, which are held four times per week. Attendance is required at least once per week during the first 90 days of employment and once per month thereafter.

Job Requirements

• Must hold an active, unrestricted PMHNP license in at least one of the states we serve: AZ, CO, IA, IL, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, OH, TN, TX, or WA.
• Must be willing to obtain additional state licenses as needed to support patient access and BlueSky's growing service areas.
• Prior experience working as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for at least six months.
• Must not own or operate a private practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
• Strong clinical background in psychiatry and behavioral health.
• Strong knowledge and experience in the assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacological treatment.
• Familiarity with non-pharmacological and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
• Strong computer skills and comfort using EHRs, telehealth platforms, and other basic technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, and collaborative psychiatric care in a telehealth environment.