Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Evening and Weekends
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP)
Department: Clinical Services | FLSA Status: Exempt | Reports To: Director of Clinical Operations
Part-Time | Telehealth / Remote
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP) to join our growing tele-health behavioral health team. In this fully remote role, the PMH-NP will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing care to individuals experiencing a range of mental health conditions. The ideal candidate is clinically excellent, patient-centered, and comfortable delivering high-quality psychiatric care through a telehealth platform.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for new and established patients via telehealth.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including psychopharmacological interventions and therapeutic recommendations.
- Manage a panel of patients with conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other psychiatric diagnoses.
- Monitor patient progress, adjust medications as clinically appropriate, and document outcomes in accordance with evidence-based practice.
- Provide crisis assessment and intervention as needed, with appropriate referrals to higher levels of care.
- Collaborate with therapists, care coordinators, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated, whole-person care.
Telehealth Service Delivery
- Deliver all clinical services via a HIPAA-compliant tele-health platform, ensuring a professional, private, and secure environment.
- Maintain punctual scheduling and efficient patient flow to meet productivity expectations while upholding quality of care.
- Assist patients in navigating the telehealth experience, including troubleshooting basic platform issues and ensuring informed consent.
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Adhere to all applicable state and federal regulations governing prescribing authority, controlled substances (DEA), and telehealth practice.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, licensing requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review processes, and ongoing clinical audits.
Patient Engagement & Education
- Provide patient education on diagnoses, medications, side effects, and self-management strategies in a clear and empathetic manner.
- Engage patients and, where appropriate, their families or support persons in shared decision-making and care planning.
- Promote medication adherence and support patients in overcoming barriers to treatment.
Qualifications
Licensure & Certification
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state(s) of practice; multi-state licensure or compact eligibility strongly preferred.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP-BC) through ANCC required.
- Active DEA registration with prescriptive authority, including Schedule II–V controlled substances.
Education & Experience
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health required.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a PMH-NP, preferably in an outpatient or tele-health behavioral health setting.
- Experience treating adult and/or adolescent populations with a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Prior tele-health experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficiency with EHR systems; experience with behavioral health platforms.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and psychopharmacology skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport in a virtua