Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

The Senior Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Remote) is responsible for leading the behavioral health aspects of virtual care for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI).

About the Role

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner HG is a licensed NP certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. They lead the behavioral health aspects of virtual care for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI).

Responsibilities

• Perform Medical and Behavioral Health assessments
• Maintain a NPS score of 90% or higher
• Reduce avoidable Psychiatric ER visits through timely evaluation and interaction with individuals
• Assess behavioral health and medical conditions with a thorough history and virtual physical examination
• Suicide stabilization, diagnosis and stabilization of bipolar, schizoaffective, and schizophrenia in a fully remote environment with in-person peer recovery support.
• Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions
• Document patients’ medical and psychological histories, mental status exams, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes
• Educate patients and family members about mental health, medications, and treatment plans
• Prescribe and monitor prescribed prescriptions for psychotropic medications, abiding by laws and regulations
• Manage and monitoring for metabolic syndrome and/or other comorbidities
• Collaborate with a team of support including licensed and non-licensed professionals
• Ensure continuity of care, referring to community primary and behavioral health providers and specialists based on assessed needs
• Support individuals in developing and exercising self management skills and skills skills person-centered care around their individual goals and preferences via motivational interviewing and holistic care planning
• Perform virtual SOAR (SSDI/SSI Outreach Access and Recovery) disability assessments
• Lead by example in maintaining above average visit productivity levels
• Display a positive attitude and team player mentality within team
• May be responsible for player-coach mentorship of Primary Care/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners or Triage Nurses (Does not include hiring/career decisions, personnel management.)
• Aid in developing and implementing new Primary Care/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners interventions and work processes
• Aid in training and coaching Health Guides and Flex Health Guides on diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders

Requirements

• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner
• 3+ years clinical care as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner
• Telehealth experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of licensed and non-licensed professionals
• Strong background in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacological treatments and familiarity with non-pharmacological interventions
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills

Qualifications

• Intrinsic motivation to be a top performer in visit productivity and patient outcomes
• Tenacious self-starter and independent thinker
• Comfort with technology, as this is a 100% remote position
• Desire to perform data driven care
• Natural ability to adapt to various assignments and moving target goals
• Empathy, compassion, and approachability
• Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and engagement skills with a population with challenges and in non-traditional work conditions

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organizational and time management skills
• Technology proficiency
• Data-driven care mindset
• Adaptability and goal-oriented approach
• Empathy and approachability
• Professional boundaries and engagement skills

Benefits

• A range of healthcare benefits offerings for yourself and/or your family
• 401(k) with employer matching program
• Competitive and flexible paid time off policies
• Choice of Mac or PC for laptop or tablet as needed

Pay

$160,000 - $160,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time