Part-Time PMHNP Virginia-Autonomous Practice

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Part-Time Autonomous Practice
Remote Active Virginia PMHNP License Required Independent Practice Only

Were 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. Were clinician-led and minority-owned and Virginias autonomous practice environment means were looking specifically for PMHNPs who can practice independently no MD collaboration agreement required.

Youll still be part of an integrated care team alongside therapists psychiatrists and care coordinators. Autonomous doesnt mean alone. It means you bring the full scope and we build around it.

What this role looks like

Youll carry a part-time caseload providing comprehensive psychiatric care to children teens and young adults via telehealth. Afternoon evening and weekend availability is required thats when families can actually show up.

Day-to-day youll:

• 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 were 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
• Masters 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

Weve served 12000 kids and families since 2020. 78% of families report their child is doing better after three months. We built Backpack because the old model wasnt working for kids or for the clinicians trying to help them.

When clinicians thrive kids thrive. Thats not a tagline. Its how we build.

Backpack Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in age background identity and experience and we mean it.