Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

Brave Health

. Assess adolescent and adult patients' mental and physical status .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $125,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders, conducting individual psychotherapy, and prescribing psychotropic medications. Proficient in treatment planning, comprehensive assessments, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

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Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerExperience in Addiction and Mental HealthMotivational InterviewingEHR DocumentationTelehealth Software Adaptability

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric DiagnosisIndividual PsychotherapyMedication PrescriptionTreatment PlanningComprehensive AssessmentsMedication MonitoringDiagnostic TestingMental Health EducationDe-escalation TechniquesSubstance Abuse Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationPatient CommunicationAdaptabilityEmpathyProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

EHR SystemsTelehealth Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner LicenseActive DEA Registration (for Florida or New York license holders)

Industry Keywords

HIPAA Compliance42 CFR Part 2Community Mental HealthSevere Mental Illness (SMI)Dual-Diagnosis Treatment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess adolescent and adult patients' mental and physical status
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions
Distinguish physiologically- and psychologically-based disorders
Conduct individual psychotherapy for chronic or acute mental disorders
Order diagnostic tests such as EKGs and lab work
Prescribe psychotropic medications, including controlled substances
Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, medications, risks, benefits, and side effects
Monitor medication usage, side effects, results, and treatment response
Verbally deescalate difficult patients when necessary
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans
Document medical and psychological histories, assessments, diagnoses, prescriptions, treatment plans, and outcomes in the EHR
Complete administrative patient-care documentation, including FMLA and other approved forms
Schedule and coordinate follow-up appointments and ongoing treatment
Practice in compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, national standards of care, and internal policies
Consult recommended references and Clinical/Medical Directors for clinical guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

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; no visa sponsorship or assistance with 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
Spanish-speaking and proficiency in other languages are preferred/plus
Previous telehealth experience preferred
Previous experience within the Community Mental Health sector preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 will cover all application and annual renewal fees for additional state licenses