Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Remote)

 

About Optima Medical:

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 34 locations and over 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona and Nevada by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard. 

 

Position Summary The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and clinical oversight services within an integrated behavioral health setting. The PMHNP serves as a key member of the Behavioral Health team by delivering direct patient care, providing clinical consultation and staffing support, overseeing care management activities, completing disability-related documentation, and collaborating with primary care and behavioral health leadership to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.   *This position will transition to a remote work arrangement following the completion of training; however, all candidates must reside in Arizona to be considered.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Direct Patient Care

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and risk assessments.
• Diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe, adjust, and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide ongoing medication management and psychiatric follow-up care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and recovery goals.
• Identify patients requiring higher levels of care and facilitate referrals as appropriate.

Clinical Collaboration & Oversight

• Provide clinical oversight and consultation to Behavioral Health Care Managers and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Participate in regular clinical staffing and case review meetings to support treatment planning and care coordination.
• Collaborate with Primary Care Providers (PCPs), therapists, care managers, and medical leadership to ensure integrated, patient-centered care.
• Assist with development and implementation of clinical protocols, workflows, and best practices.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and outcome measurement activities.
• Review complex behavioral health cases and provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, treatment, and level of care.

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete and review FMLA, Short-Term Disability (STD), return-to-work, reasonable accommodation, and other behavioral health-related clinical documentation as appropriate.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, state regulations, professional standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in audits, quality reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited nursing program.
• Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the applicable state.
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Current DEA registration and prescribing authority.
• Minimum of two (2) years of psychiatric clinical experience preferred.
• Experience providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management.
• Experience working within integrated care, outpatient behavioral health, collaborative care, or primary care settings preferred.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR); eClinicalWorks experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment practices.
• Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to provide clinical oversight and support to multidisciplinary care teams.
• Experience completing FMLA, disability, and other behavioral health-related medical documentation.
• Ability to effectively lead clinical staffing discussions and case consultations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Why Join Our Team?

• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Opportunities for professional growth and clinical leadership
• Flexible scheduling and telehealth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Positive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on behavioral health outcomes within an integrated care model