Staff Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health

About the role

Join the team leading the next evolution of virtual care. At Teladoc Health, you are empowered to bring your true self to work while helping millions of people live their healthiest lives. Here you will be part of a high-performance culture where colleagues embrace challenges, drive transformative solutions, and create opportunities for growth. Together, we’re transforming how better health happens.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual patient assessments, including collecting medical history, performing mental status examinations, and diagnosing and treating common mental health illnesses.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with patients.
• Order, interpret and provide appropriate follow-up for diagnostic tests, such as laboratory work, to aid in diagnosis and treatment decisions.
• See patients independently in states with full practice authority.
• Manage obtaining additional licensure in full practice authority states as requested by the practice.
• Prescribe appropriate medications and therapies, adhering to evidence-based guidelines, and considering patient preferences and limitations.
• Monitor patient progress, assess outcomes, and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans to optimize patient care.
• Provide patient education and support, including answering questions, addressing concerns, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with either a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) mandatory.
• Post-Masters Graduate Certificate.
• 4+ years of clinical experience as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Must hold two independent, active state licenses, including at least one in Arizona, Iowa, Washington, Nevada, Illinois, Virginia, Oregon, Minnesota, or Utah prior to starting at Teladoc Health.
• Must be willing to obtain additional licenses in the future.
• Must be Board Certified by ANCC or AANP.
• Must be enrolled as a Medicaid provider or eligible for enrollment upon hire.
• Must have a clean professional record with no board disciplinary actions.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and confidence in practicing independently.
• Tech-savvy and adaptable to telehealth platforms and evolving virtual care protocols.
• Passion for creating meaningful patient relationships in a digital environment.

Benefits

• The base salary for this position is $145,000.
• In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications.