Remote Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Summary

MediTelecare is hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide healthcare services to underserved communities through in-person, telehealth, or hybrid services. The PMHNP will conduct clinical assessments, provide therapy, coordinate care, work with interdisciplinary teams, and stay current on telehealth issues and legislation. To qualify for the role, candidates must have an advanced practice nursing degree, PMHNP certification, a valid license in at least one state where MediTelecare practices, DEA certificate, and ability to meet credentialing requirements.

Requirements

• Advanced practice nursing degree from an accredited university
• Valid PMHNP certification
• Unrestricted license in the state at least one state in which MediTelecare practices
• DEA certificate
• Able to meet the credentialing requirements of MediTelecare and your assigned facilities
• Able to become credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid, and other payers as necessary

Responsibilities

• Conduct live and interactive clinical assessments of patients, providing treatment protocols, prescribing or recommending behavioral medications and providing medication management
• Provide behavioral and talk therapy to our patients
• Coordinate care with family members and staff at skilled nursing facilities
• Work closely with collaborating psychiatrists where required by state law or independently but within an interdisciplinary team including other PMHNPs, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, and physicians
• Complete patient notes in our Electronic Health Records system
• Provide in-service education at facilities; participate in staff meetings as needed
• Provide consultation to facility staff on behavioral interventions, nursing practice, and psychopharmacology including writing orders for medications, as appropriate
• Participate in case reviews, consultations and utilization review
• Respond to urgent calls from the facility and facilitate problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

Geriatric and/or psychiatric experience

Benefits

Attractive, competitive compensation and benefits package