Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive psychiatric care to diverse patient populations. As a certified advanced practice provider, you will assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes through collaborative care, medication management, and evidence-based interventions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in individuals’ lives while working within a supportive and innovative environment.
Duties
- Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations and diagnostic evaluations using clinical knowledge of physiology and mental health disorders
- Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with DEA regulations and collaborative practice agreements, ensuring safe and effective treatment plans
- Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals across disciplines to develop personalized care strategies for patients with behavioral health needs
- Provide patient education on mental health conditions, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies to promote recovery and resilience
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as TherapyNotes accurate medical documentation, medication orders, and treatment planning
- Participate in clinical research initiatives or quality improvement projects to enhance mental health services and patient safety
- Perform procedures such as suturing or injections when necessary, adhering to sterile techniques and infection control protocols
Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program with certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Valid state licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with prescriptive authority
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations including children, geriatrics, or individuals with developmental disabilities
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for documentation and care coordination
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, psychopharmacology, CPT coding for billing purposes, and ICD coding for diagnoses (ICD-10)
- Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in behavioral health settings such as outpatient clinics, hospitals, or inpatient psychiatric units is highly preferred
- Familiarity with telehealth platforms to provide remote psychiatric consultations and follow-up care
Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to advancing mental health care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. Your expertise will empower patients on their journey toward wellness while fostering a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.
Pay: $105,364.27 - $126,890.30 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20002
