Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid
Optum
Silverdale, WA
17 days ago
$88,000 - $173,200
Job Description
Join Optum as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, where you'll provide essential behavioral health care to a diverse patient population. Enjoy a hybrid work environment while collaborating with a dedicated team to improve lives through compassionate care and innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments
Utilize evidence-based screening tools to formulate treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
Provide patient education on medication regimens and adherence
Collaborate with treatment team members for coordinated care
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EMR systems
Required Qualifications
Active, clear certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Board Certification as a free-standing Mental Health NP
Current and active DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances
Experience with a wide range of clinical presentations
Ability to provide psychiatric assessment and diagnostic skills
Ability to provide patient education regarding medication treatment adherence
Ability to counsel patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
Experience working with patients in different age groups, including older adults
Experience with couples or family counseling
Experience with health psychology
Experience with electronic health records
Expertise in treatment of substance addiction and co-occurring disorders
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution