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Optum Behavioral Care Virtual, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Hawaii. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care (OBC) 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 provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to adult clients with behavioral health issues.

The weekly scheduled hours for this position are 24 total hours including 17 clinical hours.

Primary Responsibilities:
    Provide psychiatric services, consisting primarily of outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication                           management, in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours
    Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders       in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state's Nurse Practice Act
    Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care
    Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance           with all regulatory requirements
    Enable patient growth efforts by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing initiatives

We provide clinicians with extensive operational support, including credentialing, contracting, new patient scheduling, and more. Liability insurance and collaborating physician costs are both paid for by OBC Virtual and you will be provided with necessary equipment (laptop, monitor, etc), systems access, and other clinical resources.

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

External Qualifications
    Must have a clear, active and unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in the            state of Hawaii.
    Board certified as a PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
    Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
    [Move to Preferred Qualifications when not required] 2 years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health       nursing in an outpatient setting

Preferred Qualifications:
    Experience providing care in a telemedicine / telehealth setting
    Experience working with patients in different age groups
    Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel,                    Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
    Experience treating substance addiction and co-occurring disorders 

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We're 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. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Compensation 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. 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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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