Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health company seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality care via telehealth, focusing on patient autonomy and collaboration. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment plan development, and possibly prescribing medication. This role allows for flexible working hours, prioritizing patient convenience and professional independence.

Qualifications

• PMHNP license required, with openness to licensing in other states.
• Background in psychiatric diagnosis and treatments is essential.
• Prior work experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychiatric care via telehealth.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
• Ensure compliance with laws and ethical standards in patient care.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Clinical Background in Psychiatry

Education

PMHNP License

Job description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Type: Full Time / Part Time
Pay: $70/intake and $47/follow-up

About BlueSky:

We are a clinician-led, patient-centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improving access to extremely high-quality mental health care! Each clinician is dedicated to evidence-based care. Our objective is to make our services more available to those in need of high-quality mental health care. We aim to serve not only those in rural areas but be available to all regions for those who would prefer to make use of the privacy, security, and convenience of a telehealth consultation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide effective individual psychiatric care via telehealth in an outpatient setting.
• Provide direct patient care, conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as necessary.
• Ensure that all patient care is delivered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• We are not affiliated with any hospitals or clinics; enjoy the autonomy of practicing in the best interest of the patient without corporate administrative interference.
• Our goal is to provide collaborative care between providers and therapists allowing for internal referrals and continuity of care
• Clinical work is performed from home, days and hours are per the clinician's choosing (this includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.). Clinical team meetings are also virtual.
• Clinical conferences are held four times a week. It is required that you attend at least one per week for the first 90 days of employment; after that, it is required that you attend one monthly.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a PMHNP license and open to licensing in alternative states.
• Prior work as a PMHNP preferred but not required
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
• Solid computer and basic technology skills
• Strong clinical background in psychiatry
• Strong background in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacological treatments and familiarity with non-pharmacological interventions
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.