Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Part-Time, Autonomous Practice
Remote · Active Virginia PMHNP License Required · Independent Practice Only
We’re looking for a part-time PMHNP in Virginia who can practice autonomously and wants to do it within a team that actually collaborates.
Backpack Healthcare provides mental health care for children, teens, and young adults — all online, covered by most insurance. We’re clinician-led and minority-owned, and Virginia’s autonomous practice environment means we’re looking specifically for PMHNPs who can practice independently — no MD collaboration agreement required.
You’ll still be part of an integrated care team alongside therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators. Autonomous doesn’t mean alone. It means you bring the full scope — and we build around it.
What this role looks like
You’ll carry a part-time caseload providing comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults via telehealth. Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability is required — that’s when families can actually show up.
Day-to-day you’ll:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate evidence-based diagnoses
- Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness, and adjust as needed
- Provide brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management
- Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators in regular case reviews
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in our EHR
- Educate families about diagnoses, treatment options, and what to expect
What we offer
- Competitive fee-for-service per-session pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision (for eligible team members)
- PTO based on employment status
- CEU reimbursement
- Clinical mentorship and case consultation — new graduates are welcome
- A collaborative team that treats integrated care as the standard, not the exception
What we’re looking for
- Active, unrestricted Virginia PMHNP license (multi-state or compact preferred)
- Ability to practice independently without an MD collaboration agreement — required
- PMHNP-BC board certification
- Active DEA license
- Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program
- Experience with or strong interest in working with youth and families
- Comfortable working independently in a telehealth environment
- Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and genuine empathy
Who we are
We’ve served 12,000+ kids and families since 2020. 78% of families report their child is doing better after three months. We built Backpack because the old model wasn’t working — for kids or for the clinicians trying to help them.
When clinicians thrive, kids thrive. That’s not a tagline. It’s how we build.
Backpack Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in age, background, identity, and experience — and we mean it.
Additional Information
Company: Backpack Healthcare
Location: Anywhere, Virginia
Salary:
Job ID: 4710652005
Specialties: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Care Manager, Telehealth, Mental Health
Required Licenses: NP
Experience Level: No Experience
