Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

Brave Health

. Assess adolescent and adult patients, or patients across the lifespan, based on presenting symptoms and complaints .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 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 across the lifespan, with a strong focus on medication management, treatment planning, and patient education. Proficient in conducting comprehensive assessments and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

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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 AssessmentsPatient EducationBehavioral EvaluationDiagnostic TestingMedication MonitoringDual-Diagnosis Knowledge

Soft Skills

Verbal De-escalationCollaborationAdaptabilityPartnership with ClientsCommunication

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 HealthMental Health TreatmentSubstance Abuse

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess adolescent and adult patients, or patients across the lifespan, 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 patients with chronic or acute mental disorders
Order diagnostic testing such as 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 response to treatment
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, physical assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes
Complete administrative 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 the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director 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 proficiency preferred; proficiency in other languages a 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
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