Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Optum · Exton, PA · 4 mo ago
Healthcare$110k–$164k/yrFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Treat a wide variety of mental health conditions
- Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records
- Participate in patient growth strategy
Qualifications
- Clear, active and unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in Pennsylvania
- Board certified as a PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
- 3+ years of licensed clinical experience as a PMHNP in an outpatient setting
- Preferred: 5+ years of licensed clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
- Experience providing patient education, specifically regarding medication treatment adherence and aftercare services
- Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings
- Experience working with patients in different age groups, including children to geriatrics
- Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
Benefits
- Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses
- Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
- Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
- Professional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career