Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

firsthand supports individuals living with SMI (serious mental illness). Our holistic approach includes a team of peer recovery specialists, benefits specialists and clinicians. Our teams focus on meeting each individual where they are and walking with them side by side as a trusted guide and partner on their journey to better health. firsthand's team members use their lived experience to build trust with these individuals and support them in reconnecting to the healthcare they need, while minimizing inappropriate healthcare utilization. Together with our health plan partners, we are changing the way our society supports those most impacted by SMI. We are cultivating a team of deeply passionate problem-solvers to tackle significant and complex healthcare challenges with us. This is more than a job—it's a calling. Every day, you will engage in work that resonates with purpose, gain wisdom from motivated colleagues, and thrive in an environment that celebrates continuous learning, creativity, and fun. Senior Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Remote) The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a licensed Nurse Practitioner certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, who leads the behavioral health aspects of virtual care for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) that firsthand serves. At firsthand, our NPs are referred to as Health Guides (HGs), as they are dedicated, compassionate advocates, leading our individuals on a journey towards wellbeing and recovery. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner HG is responsible for virtual behavioral health assessments, management of our vulnerable population, and collaborating closely with community providers. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner HG serves as a key member of the shared clinical services team which includes triage and care coordination nurses (TCCNs) and nurse practitioners (HG flex). As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will perform Medical and Behavioral Health assessments, including: Provide exemplary customer service to individuals with SMI and maintain a NPS score of 90% or higher Commitment to reducing avoidable Psychiatric ER visits through timely evaluation and interaction with individual Assess behavioral health and medical conditions with a thorough history and virtual physical examination suicide stabilization, diagnosis and stabilization of bipolar, schizoaffective, and schizophrenia in a fully remote environment with in-person peer recovery support. Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions Document patients’ medical and psychological histories, mental status exams, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes Educate patients and family members about mental health, medications, and treatment plans Prescribe and monitor prescribed prescriptions for psychotropic medications, abiding by laws and regulations Manage and monitoring for metabolic syndrome and/or other comorbidities Collaborate with a team of support including licensed and non-licensed professionals Ensure continuity of care, referring to community primary and behavioral health providers and specialists based on assessed needs Support individuals in developing and exercising self management skills and skills skills person-centered care around their individual goals and preferences via motivational interviewing and holistic care planning Performs virtual SOAR (SSDI/SSI Outreach Access and Recovery) disability assessments, including: Highly detailed intake visit on patient’s behavioral health history and impact on ability to work Organizing the information in a manner that supports appropriate clinical documentation and successful disability applications (if appropriate) Provide Guidance and Support to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Lead by example in maintaining above average visit productivity levels Display a positive attitude and team player mentality within team New hire on-boarding and shadowing, and other responsibilities as assigned by Director of Shared Clinical S