Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

*Sign On Bonus offered for external candidates*

Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Springfield, PA. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care.

Providers begin with an on-site schedule to support initial patient engagement and caseload development. Once a stable caseload is established, there is flexibility to transition into a hybrid model that includes both in-person and remote care delivery.

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

• Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses
• Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
• Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
• Professional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

Primary 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 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
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a clear, active and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of Pennsylvania or ability to attain one
• Board certified as a PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
• 3+ years of licensed clinical experience as a PMHNP in an outpatient setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of licensed clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
• Experience providing patient education, specifically regarding medication treatment adherence and aftercare services
• Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings
• Experience working with patients in different age groups, including children to geriatrics
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

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.