Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Per Diem

divh2Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Per Diem/h2pCARE Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Per Diem to join our team in Plymouth, MN. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, youll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone./ppAs a PMHNP, 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./ppPrimary Responsibilities:/pulliProvide psychiatric services, consisting primarily of outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management, in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours/liliPrescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the states Nurse Practice Act/liliCollaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care/liliMaintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements/liliParticipate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts/li/ulpYoull be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in./ppRequired Qualifications:/pulliActive, unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in the state of practice/liliBoard certified as a PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)/liliActive Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration/liliAbility to practice independently without oversight (Full Practice Authority)/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulli2+ years of clinical outpatient experience as psychiatric/mental health nurse/liliExperience providing care in a telemedicine / telehealth setting/liliExperience working with patients in a variety of age groups/liliExperience treating substance addiction and co-occurring disorders/liliExperience providing patient education regarding medication treatment adherence and aftercare services/liliExperience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS or other Electronic Health Records systems (EHRs)/li/ulpExplore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. Were revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. Were connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, its your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together./ppCompensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)./ppAt UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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./ppOptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations./ppOptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment./p/div