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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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. Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations using evidence-based assessment tools .

Posted 10/9/2026contractRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, and managing psychiatric medications while ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and state regulations. Proficient in developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in a virtual care environment.

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Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner LicensurePsychiatric Medication ManagementExperience with Athena One EHRStrong Clinical Knowledge of Psychiatric DisordersExcellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills
Psychiatric EvaluationsDiagnosis of Mental Health ConditionsIndividualized Treatment PlansPatient EducationClinical DocumentationQuality Improvement InitiativesEvidence-Based Treatment ApproachesPatient Adherence AssessmentTreatment Effectiveness AssessmentMultistate Licensure
Soft Skills
Clinical JudgmentCompassionate CareCulturally Responsive CareBuilding RapportInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
Athena One EHRRemote Clinical Workflows
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse LicensureActive DEA Registration
Industry Keywords
Mental Health ConditionsAnxiety DisordersDepressive DisordersOCDADHDPersonality DisordersPatient-Centered CareCollaborative PracticeClinical GuidelinesState Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations using evidence-based assessment tools
  • Diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, OCD, ADHD, and personality disorders
  • Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and state regulations
  • Assess treatment effectiveness, side effects, and patient adherence
  • Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans with the interdisciplinary clinical team
  • Coordinate care with therapists and other healthcare providers
  • Refer patients to additional services when clinically appropriate
  • Provide patient education about diagnoses, treatment options, and prescribed medications
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation
  • Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives within a virtual care environment

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensure in applicable states
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in applicable states
  • Multistate licensure preferred, with primary clinical focus on Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Experience treating patients ages 13 and older
  • Strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders and evidence-based treatment approaches
  • Demonstrated proficiency in psychiatric medication management
  • Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport in a virtual care setting
  • Commitment to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care
  • Experience with Athena One EHR and remote clinical workflows
  • Active DEA registration and prescribing authority in all states where patients are served
  • Maintain all required credentials and comply with applicable state and federal regulations
  • Virginia providers requiring physician collaboration must obtain and maintain a collaborating physician at their own expense
  • Must ensure ongoing compliance with state regulations governing collaborative practice

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Virtual-first, fully virtual telehealth care platform
  • 1099 independent contractor opportunity
  • Opportunity to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives and support for continuous clinical excellence