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Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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What they do
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$147,712 / year median in Pennsylvania
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Flexible Schedule Pay & Flexibility Hourly Rate:
Up to $193 per hour.Predictable Income:
Guaranteed bi-weekly payments.Total Autonomy:
Set your own hours with full control over your availability.Work From Anywhere:
Practice via telehealth, in-person, or a hybrid model. Launch or Grow Your Private Practice — Stress-Free Headway is a free platform for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) that simplifies taking insurance, leading to higher reimbursement rates and fast credentialing. Our free, all-in-one HIPAA-compliant EHR centralizes credentialing, scheduling, documentation, eligibility checks, and automated billing, reducing admin time. Whether you want full-time, part-time, or supplemental income, Headway supports secure virtual and in-person care for solo providers and group practices with guaranteed bi-weekly payments. Grow your practice with insured mental health clients. What Headway Handles forYou Free Credentialing:
Get credentialed in multiple states in as little as 30 days.Higher Reimbursement:
Access top-tier rates through our nationwide insurance network. All-in-One EHR (Free): Includes scheduling, documentation templates, secure messaging, and automated billing.Full Compliance:
Stay protected with built-in audit support and ongoing compliance resources.Broad Coverage:
Work with major plans, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.Provider Benefits Rapid Growth:
Most providers see their first clients within 2-4 weeks via inbound referrals.Free Continuing Education:
Access 150+ hours of complimentary CEUs via Headway Academy.Referral Bonuses:
Earn $350 for every licensed provider you refer to the platform.Dedicated Support:
Personalized practice partner and administrative back-office assistance.Requirements Licensure:
Fully licensed at the Master's level or above (DEA or CDS number, ANCC board certificationPMHNP-BC
)Credentials:
Valid NPI number and active malpractice insurance.Note:
Headway currently supports only fully licensed providers. If you are not yet fully licensed, you're welcome to reapply once you're fully licensed.Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance