Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About the role
Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in King of Prussia, PA. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
Primary Responsibilities
- Treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population
- Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs
- Preserve and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts
Required 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 Qualifications
- 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)
Company Information
Caring. Connecting. Growing together. With these values to guide us, our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve.
We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:
- 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
Compensation
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
Benefits
Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.
- Life
- Emotional
- Physical
- Financial
We’re honored to be recognized for our exceptional work culture