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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Oklahoma
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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.
$130,852 / year median in the U.S.
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Our PMHNP compensation includes:
$100 per completed psychiatric intake $40 per completed follow-up session Monthly bonus potential based on eligible clinical and performance metrics Opportunities for professional growth and increased earning potential as Backpack continues to expand Additional Benefits 401(k) with company match PTO based on employment status CEU reimbursement Clinical mentorship and case consultation Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical team 100% remote telehealth practice Build a schedule that works for your life while creating meaningful earning opportunities and making a difference for kids and families. What You'll Do You'll provide comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults through telehealth, with a focus on evidence-based, family-centered treatment. Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability is required —that's when families are most available for care.Your day-to-day will include:
Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing diagnostic formulations Creating individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and families Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications while monitoring effectiveness, safety, and clinical progress Providing brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management Collaborating with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators through regular case consultation Maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation in our EHR Educating patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and expected outcomes ✅ What We're Looking For We're seeking a PMHNP who has: ✔️ An active, unrestricted Oklahoma PMHNP license Multi-state or compact licensure preferred ✔️PMHNP-BC
board certification ✔️ An active DEA license ✔️ A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program ✔️ Experience with—or a strong interest in—working with children, adolescents, and families ✔️ Comfort working independently in a telehealth environment ✔️ Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and genuine empathy New graduates are welcome to apply! Why Backpack Healthcare? Since 2020, we've served 12,000+ kids and families , and 78% of families report that their child is doing better after three months. We built Backpack because the traditional mental healthcare model wasn't working—for kids, families, or the clinicians trying to help them. We're creating a different kind of clinical environment: one where providers have flexibility, support, meaningful collaboration, and room to grow. When clinicians thrive, kids thrive. That's not a tagline. It's how we build. Ready to Join Us? If you're a Oklahoma PMHNP looking for flexible part-time telehealth work, transparent per-session compensation, monthly bonus potential, and a collaborative clinical team , we'd love to hear from you. Bring your clinical expertise. We'll bring the support, referrals, and opportunity to grow. Apply today and help us build healthier futures—one child, one family, and one community at a time. Backpack Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in age, background, identity, and experience—and we mean it.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance