Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Brave Health; Plainfield (IL); Vor Ort; USD 125.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Growth stipend

Spanish language bonus

Liability insurance

Zusammenfassung

Brave Health in Illinois is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver mental health care across adolescents and adults, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

You will assess, diagnose, provide psychotherapy, prescribe medications, order tests, and educate patients. HIPAA compliance and telehealth capabilities are integral to daily practice at Brave Health.

Qualifikationen

• 2 years experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Board-certified PMHNP license required.
• Experience in Addiction and Mental Health.
• Open to additional state licensures.
• Ability to work with adults and across lifespan.
• HIPAA compliance and documentation.

Aufgaben

• Provide care to adolescent and adult patients across the lifespan.
• Assess mental and physical health and diagnose disorders.
• Provide psychotherapy and prescribe medications.
• Order diagnostic tests and monitor medications.
• Educate patients and families.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Deescalate difficult patients when needed.

Kenntnisse

Psychiatric care

Telehealth

EHR

Spanish fluency

Ausbildung

PMHNP board certification

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Jobbeschreibung

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

• Provide care to adolescent and adult patients, or across the lifespan, as assigned.
• 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.
• Conduct individual psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.
• Order appropriate diagnostic testing such as EKGs, lab work, and other forms of testing as needed.
• 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.
• Work effectively with difficult patients, verbally deescalating when necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
• Educate patients and family members about mental health conditions, treatment plans, and medications.

Compliance & Documentation

• Document patients’ medical and psychological histories, physical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
• Complete administrative documentation related to patient care, including FMLA and other Brave-approved forms.
• Schedule and coordinate appropriate follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment needs.
• 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 and/or Medical Director as needed for clinical guidance.

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
• Must have experience working with adults in need of general mental health and/or severe mental illness (SMI) treatment
• Must have experience and comfort working with patients across the lifespan (ages 13yrs+)
• 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
• For clinicians holding a Florida or New York license, an active DEA registration is required and must be obtained and maintained by the clinician.

Preferred Skills

• Spanish-speaking, proficiency in other languages a plus
• Previous telehealth experience
• Previous experience within the Community Mental Health sector

What We Offer

• W2, Full-time salaried position
• Monday - Friday schedule; No on-call or weekend shifts
• Shifts available: 9am-6pm ET, 10am-7pm ET, 11am-8pm ET
• 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.