Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

2w2 weeks ago

Backpack Healthcare

Remote · Full-time · $120,000 – $160,000

About this role

Backpack Healthcare is reimagining mental health care for children, teens, and young adults through a clinician-led, minority-owned organization built on the belief that when clinicians thrive, kids thrive. We are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide high-quality, compassionate psychiatric care via a collaborative telehealth model.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and prescribe and manage psychotropic medications for young patients. You will also provide supportive therapy, brief interventions, and psycho-education to promote emotional health and resilience in a fully remote setting.

You will partner closely with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators to ensure coordinated, patient-centered treatment, participating in case reviews and interdisciplinary meetings. Our team values integrity, innovation, and integrated care delivery, honoring both the provider and the patient in every interaction.

We offer purpose-driven work in a forward-thinking mental health movement, with flexible part-time or full-time scheduling and a competitive fee-for-service pay structure. Join us to break barriers, heal young minds, and lighten the invisible backpack we all carry.

Requirements

Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program
Current, unrestricted PMHNP license in Illinois
Active DEA registration
Board certification as PMHNP-BC
Multi-state or compact licensure preferred
Availability for afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations via telehealth to assess each patient's mental health needs
Formulate accurate, evidence-based diagnoses and collaborate with other professionals when interdisciplinary input is needed
Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness, and adjust as needed for optimal outcomes
Provide supportive therapy, brief interventions, and psycho-education to promote emotional health and resilience
Partner closely with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators to ensure coordinated, patient-centered treatment
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EHR to reflect patient progress and care coordination
Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management

Benefits

Flexible part-time or full-time scheduling options
Fee-for-service with competitive per session pay structure
Fully remote telehealth work environment
Clinician-led, minority-owned organization focused on provider and patient well-being
Opportunity to participate in ongoing education, supervision, and team development initiatives