Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

1 week ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time
Job Summary

Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Durham, North Carolina. As a clinician-led care organization, we are revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians, and the entire healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients presenting with various mental health concerns
  • 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 each patient's needs
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes
  • Provide patient education regarding medication regimens, potential side effects, and adherence strategies
  • Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other treatment team members to ensure coordinated and integrated care
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) systems, including assessment findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and medication management records
Requirements
  • Active, clear certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from a nationally recognized accrediting body/license in state of practice
  • Board Certification as a free-standing Mental Health NP with no collaboration needed
  • Current and active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration for prescribing controlled substances
  • Experience working with a wide range of clinical presentations
  • Ability to provide psychiatric assessment and strong diagnostic & evaluation skills
  • Ability to provide patient education, specifically regarding medication treatment adherence and aftercare services
  • Ability to counsel patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings, if needed
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
  • Expertise in treatment of 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 with health psychology
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the healthcare system work better for everyone. We believe everyone – of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income – deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.



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