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Dual Certified Primary Care/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
firsthandRemote, US, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Sept 2025
About the role
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.
The Dual Certified Primary Care/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a licensed Nurse Practitioner certified in Primary Care and 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 Dual Certified HG is responsible for virtual behavioral health assessments, management of our vulnerable population, and collaborating closely with community providers. The Dual Certified 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 Dual Certified Primary Care/Psychiatric HG, you will: perform medical and behavioral health assessments, including:Diagnosing psychiatric disorders and mental health conditionsPerforms virtual SOAR (SSDI/SSI Outreach Access and Recovery) disability assessmentsProviding exemplary customer service to individuals with SMI and maintain a NPS score of 90% or higherCommitment to reducing avoidable Psychiatric ER visits through timely evaluation and interaction with individualsAssessing behavioral health and medical conditions with a thorough history and virtual physical examinationDiagnosing psychiatric disorders and mental health conditionsDocumenting patients’ medical and psychological histories, mental status exams, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomesEducating patients and family members about mental health, medications, and treatment plansPrescribing and monitoring prescribed prescriptions for psychotropic medications, abiding by laws and regulationsManaging and monitoring for metabolic syndrome and/or other comorbiditiesEnsuring continuity of care, referring to community primary and behavioral health providers and specialists based on assessed needs
You will be a good fit if you have:Intrinsic motivation to be a top performer in visit productivity and patient outcomesA tenacious and independent work ethic and thrive on white space/self-startingAbove average comfort with technology and navigating multiple systems, as this is a 100% remote positionDesire to perform data driven careNatural ability to adapt to various assignments and moving target goalsEmpathy, compassion, and approachabilityExcellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skillsStrong background in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacological treatments and familiarity with non-pharmacological interventionsExcellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills
The required experience you bring to this role includes:Dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner2+ years clinical care as a dual certified Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner.1+ years telehealth experienceStrong background in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacological treatments and familiarity with non-pharmacological interventionsExcellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills
Schedule:4, 10 hour shiftsBenefits
For full-time employees, our compensation package includes base, equity (or a special incentive program for clinical roles) and performance bonus potential. Our benefits include physical and mental health, dental, vision, 401(k) with a match, 16 weeks parental leave for either parent, 15 days/year vacation in your first year (this increases to 20 days/year in your second year and beyond), and a supportive and inclu
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.
The Dual Certified Primary Care/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a licensed Nurse Practitioner certified in Primary Care and 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 Dual Certified HG is responsible for virtual behavioral health assessments, management of our vulnerable population, and collaborating closely with community providers. The Dual Certified 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 Dual Certified Primary Care/Psychiatric HG, you will: perform medical and behavioral health assessments, including:Diagnosing psychiatric disorders and mental health conditionsPerforms virtual SOAR (SSDI/SSI Outreach Access and Recovery) disability assessmentsProviding exemplary customer service to individuals with SMI and maintain a NPS score of 90% or higherCommitment to reducing avoidable Psychiatric ER visits through timely evaluation and interaction with individualsAssessing behavioral health and medical conditions with a thorough history and virtual physical examinationDiagnosing psychiatric disorders and mental health conditionsDocumenting patients’ medical and psychological histories, mental status exams, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomesEducating patients and family members about mental health, medications, and treatment plansPrescribing and monitoring prescribed prescriptions for psychotropic medications, abiding by laws and regulationsManaging and monitoring for metabolic syndrome and/or other comorbiditiesEnsuring continuity of care, referring to community primary and behavioral health providers and specialists based on assessed needs
You will be a good fit if you have:Intrinsic motivation to be a top performer in visit productivity and patient outcomesA tenacious and independent work ethic and thrive on white space/self-startingAbove average comfort with technology and navigating multiple systems, as this is a 100% remote positionDesire to perform data driven careNatural ability to adapt to various assignments and moving target goalsEmpathy, compassion, and approachabilityExcellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skillsStrong background in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacological treatments and familiarity with non-pharmacological interventionsExcellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills
The required experience you bring to this role includes:Dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner2+ years clinical care as a dual certified Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner.1+ years telehealth experienceStrong background in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacological treatments and familiarity with non-pharmacological interventionsExcellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills
Schedule:4, 10 hour shiftsBenefits
For full-time employees, our compensation package includes base, equity (or a special incentive program for clinical roles) and performance bonus potential. Our benefits include physical and mental health, dental, vision, 401(k) with a match, 16 weeks parental leave for either parent, 15 days/year vacation in your first year (this increases to 20 days/year in your second year and beyond), and a supportive and inclu
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