Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP

Brave Health

. Assess adolescent and adult patients’ mental and physical status based on symptoms and complaints .

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

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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 relevant regulations.

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

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric DiagnosisIndividual PsychotherapyMedication PrescriptionTreatment PlanningComprehensive AssessmentsPatient MonitoringBehavior EvaluationDiagnostic TestingMedication ManagementDual Diagnosis Knowledge

Soft Skills

Verbal De-escalationCollaborationPatient EducationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Telehealth SoftwareEHR Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner LicenseActive DEA Registration (if applicable)

Industry Keywords

HIPAA Compliance42 CFR Part 2Community Mental HealthMental Health TreatmentSubstance Abuse

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years of 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 clients to achieve goals
Experience working with adults needing general mental health and/or severe mental illness treatment
Experience and comfort working with patients across the lifespan (ages 13+)
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and/or substance abuse dual diagnoses
Treatment planning experience
Ability to conduct and utilize comprehensive assessments
Timely, quality documentation and 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 without visa sponsorship or renewal
For clinicians holding a Florida or New York license, active DEA registration is required and must be obtained and maintained by the clinician
Spanish-speaking proficiency and other languages are a plus (preferred)
Previous telehealth experience (preferred)
Previous Community Mental Health sector experience (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

W2, full-time salaried position
Monday–Friday schedule; no on-call or weekend shifts
Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
Vacation, holiday, and sick time
Close collaboration and community with peers and supervisors
Liability insurance provided
Annual stipend for growth and education opportunities
Additional compensation for providers fluent in Spanish
Brave Health will cover application and annual renewal fees for additional state licenses