Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

UnitedHealth Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

401k matching

CME reimbursement

Job summary

Mindful Changes of Pennsylvania, part of the Optum family of businesses, seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our Lancaster, PA team. The role offers a hybrid schedule with at least two in-office days weekly and can be full or part time (.5-1.0 FTE).

You will treat diverse mental health conditions, develop treatment plans, provide psychotherapy, and manage medications within established protocols. Strong clinical collaboration and patient care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted PMHNP license in Pennsylvania.
• Board certified or eligible PMHNP-BC by ANCC.
• Active DEA registration.
• 2+ years of outpatient psychiatric/mental health nursing experience.
• Experience counseling patients and providing education on medications.

Responsibilities

• Utilize screening tools and criteria to create comprehensive treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy using various modalities.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per protocols; monitor efficacy.
• Maintain EMR accuracy and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

Outpatient care

Patient education

Group/couples/family counseling

Education

PA PMHNP license

ANCC PMHNP-BC board certification/eligible

DEA registration

Tools

Athena RMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

*Sign On Bonus offered for external candidates*

Mindful Changes of Pennsylvania, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) to join our team in Lancaster, PA. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As a PMHNP, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care. This position can be full or part time (.5-1.0 FTE) and follows a hybrid schedule with at least two in-office days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses
• Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
• Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
• Professional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Clear, active and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of Pennsylvania
• Board certified as a PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or eligible for board certification
• Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
• Experience providing patient education, specifically regarding medication treatment adherence and aftercare services
• Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings
• Experience working with patients in different age groups, including older adults
• Experience working with couples or family counseling
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We're revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.