Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP

Optum; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentives

Flexible hours

Health insurance

401k matching

CME reimbursement

Learning time

Job summary

Optum Behaivioral Care in Knoxville, TN seeks a PMHNP to provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and support care coordination and documentation.

Applicants should have an active PMHNP license, ANCC certification, and 2+ years in outpatient settings, with experience treating children and adolescents. A comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Active PMHNP license in the state of practice
• Board certified as PMHNP‑BC by ANCC
• Active DEA registration
• 2+ years outpatient psychiatric nursing experience
• Experience providing psychotherapy to children/adolescents

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management
• Prescribe or adjust medications per the Collaborative Practice Agreement and laws
• Collaborate with counselors, social workers, and treatment team
• Maintain accurate EMR and compliant documentation
• Support patient growth efforts with online directory profiling

Skills

PMHNP license

ANCC PMHNP-BC

DEA registration

Outpatient experience

Child psychotherapy

Education

PMHNP board certification

Tools

Athena RMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Bearden of TN, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Knoxville, TN. 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 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric services, consisting primarily of outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management, in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours
• Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state's Nurse Practice Act
• Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

• 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 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in the state of practice
• Board certified as a PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
• 2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
• Experience providing psychotherapy to children and adolescents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with patients in different age groups
• 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.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000.

Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone‑of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income‑deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.