Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
$104,500–$156,000 year
On-siteChelsea, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Utilize evidence-based screening tools to formulate comprehensive treatment plans for diverse patient populations. Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions employing tailored therapeutic modalities while prescribing and managing psychotropic medications per established protocols. Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation ensuring full regulatory compliance. This role requires a clear, active PMHNP license, ANCC board certification, and active DEA registration, with two years of outpatient psychiatric experience preferred. Competitive salary ranges from $104,500 to $156,000 plus quarterly incentives, alongside comprehensive benefits including 401k matching and CME reimbursement. Join the Optum Behavioral Care team revolutionizing behavioral health delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Clear, active and unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in the state of practice
- Board certified as a PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or eligible for board certification
- Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
- 2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
- Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience providing patient education, specifically regarding medication treatment adherence and aftercare services
- Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings
- Experience treating substance addiction and co-occurring disorders
- Experience working with patients in different age groups, including older adults
- Experience working with couples or family counseling
- Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
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