Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Peninsula Psychological Center, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Silverdale, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

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Primary 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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 solid 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
• 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)
• Expertise in treatment of substance addiction and co-occurring disorders

Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.