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Job Description
Join Optum as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and be a vital part of transforming behavioral health care delivery. You'll provide compassionate care while addressing diverse mental health needs, supported by a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to patient needs
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines
Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications
Clear, active and unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in the state of Rhode Island
Board certified as a PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or eligible for board certification
Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques 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 computers for professional communication and medical documentation
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matchingProfessional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time