
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Colorado)
Charlie Health · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Provide virtual psychiatric mental health care.
- Conduct evaluations, consultations, and assessments.
- Manage patient education and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with a supportive medical team.
- Utilize AI tools for documentation efficiency.
About the role
About Charlie Health
Millions of people across the country are navigating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and eating disorders, but too often, they’re met with barriers to care. From limited local options and long wait times to treatment that lacks personalization, behavioral healthcare can leave people feeling unseen and unsupported. Charlie Health exists to change that. Our mission is to connect the world to life-saving behavioral health treatment. We deliver personalized, virtual care rooted in connection—between clients and clinicians, care teams, loved ones, and the communities that support them. By focusing on people with complex needs, we’re expanding access to meaningful care and driving better outcomes from the comfort of home. As a rapidly growing organization, we're reaching more communities every day and building a team that’s redefining what behavioral health treatment can look like. If you're ready to use your skills to drive lasting change and help more people access the care they deserve, we’d love to meet you.
The Provider Experience At Charlie Health
- Flexibility: Our virtual program allows our nurse practitioners the ability to work from home or wherever they are most comfortable.
- Support: All of our nurse practitioners receive support from a full time Admissions and Assessment team so they can focus on what matters most–providing exceptional care to our clients.
- Ability to Develop Strong Relationships with Incredible Clients: We may be biased, but we think our clients are incredible. We allow you the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and do in depth work to create sustainable healing.
- Collaboration: All Charlie Health nurse practitioners participate in case discussions, which allow you to leverage the expertise of others to develop new skills and think outside the box.
- Free CEUs: Charlie Health provides all clinical staff with access to free, online CEUs to meet licensing requirements and explore topics of interest.
- AI-Powered Documentation: We know that clinical documentation can be extremely cumbersome. At Charlie Health, providers have access to an AI-powered virtual scribe that streamlines clinical documentation and summarizes key points of client sessions.
About The Role
Given the exceptional growth of its business, Charlie Health is adding Nurse Practitioners to the team. The Nurse Practitioners will partner with the Medical Directors, Chief Medical Officer, and the medical team to assure the highest quality of patient care, including comprehensive evaluations, patient consultations, and ensuring compliance with medical and clinical policies and procedures. We’re a mission-driven team working to expand access to life-saving behavioral healthcare for people who need it most. Across all departments, we collaborate to deliver meaningful outcomes and build a more connected, effective model of care. If you're inspired by our mission and excited to help transform the behavioral health landscape, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care for medication management, diagnostic evaluations and medical assessments.
- Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations.
- Works diligently with support staff to ensure proper patient communication and follow up.
- Participates in treatment team meetings.
- Assists Medical Directors with patient-facing tasks as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Medical Director. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Expectation is 32 of those hours are clinical, while 8 of those hours are administrative.
Qualifications
- Ability to support the Charlie Health team on a contract, part-time, or full-time basis; remote friendly.
- Masters of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis from an accredited program.
- Must be licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- 3+ years experience working as a PMHNP; IOP, PHP, and/or IP experience is preferred.
- Experience working with a wide range of ages, including children, teens, young adults, and adults clients.
- Commitment to delivery of high-quality, cost-effective health care.
- Ability to communicate and work proficiently with medical staff, patients, clinical support and administrative staff.
- Proficiency in use of electronic health records.
- Requires computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Charlie Health, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all clients. Charlie Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation. Based on the nature of this role, you will need to complete several state background checks for clearance to see clients. Florida requires a fingerprint based background check, with more information found here. Please note that the cost for this background check will be paid for in full by Charlie Health.
Our Values
- Connection: Care deeply & inspire hope.
- Congruence: Stay curious & heed the evidence.
- Commitment: Act with urgency & don’t give up.
Key skills/competency
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Medication Management
- Diagnostic Evaluations
- Medical Assessments
- Patient Education
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Virtual Care
- Behavioral Health
- Telehealth
- Client Relationship Management
Skills & topics
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- PMHNP
- Mental Health
- Behavioral Health
- Telehealth
- Virtual Care
- Medication Management
- Nursing
- Healthcare
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your PMHNP experience, EHR proficiency, and any IOP/PHP/IP background.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your passion for virtual care and Charlie Health's mission.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss collaboration, problem-solving, and client relationship building.
- Showcase technical skills: Demonstrate your comfort with telehealth platforms and electronic health records.
- Research Charlie Health's values: Align your responses with their focus on connection, congruence, and commitment.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role at Charlie Health remote?
- Yes, Charlie Health offers a remote-friendly environment for their Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner positions, allowing NPs to work from home or their preferred location.
- What is the typical caseload for a PMHNP at Charlie Health?
- The role involves 32 clinical hours per week, focusing on direct patient care including medication management, diagnostic evaluations, and medical assessments. Specific caseload numbers are not provided but the structure supports a balance between clinical and administrative tasks.
- What kind of support can a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner expect at Charlie Health?
- PMHNPs at Charlie Health receive support from a dedicated Admissions and Assessment team, participate in case discussions with colleagues, and have access to AI-powered documentation tools to streamline their workflow.
- What qualifications are most important for the PMHNP role at Charlie Health?
- Key qualifications include a Master of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis, a PMHNP license, at least 3 years of experience, experience with diverse age groups, and proficiency in EHR systems.
- Does Charlie Health provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for their PMHNPs?
- Yes, Charlie Health provides all clinical staff, including PMHNPs, with access to free, online CEUs to help meet licensing requirements and explore areas of professional interest.
- How does Charlie Health ensure a high quality of patient care with virtual services?
- Charlie Health focuses on personalized virtual care rooted in connection. PMHNPs partner with Medical Directors and a medical team to ensure comprehensive evaluations, consultations, and compliance with policies, aiming for better outcomes from home.
- What is Charlie Health's approach to documentation for their PMHNPs?
- Charlie Health utilizes AI-powered virtual scribe technology to streamline clinical documentation, summarize key session points, and reduce the administrative burden for their providers.
- Are there specific experience preferences for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role?
- While 3+ years of PMHNP experience is required, experience in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and/or Inpatient (IP) settings is preferred.