Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Headway · Colorado, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $206,360 / year
- Colorado, United States
Job highlights
- Build your flexible psychiatric private practice.
- Headway handles insurance and administrative burdens.
- Earn up to $206.36 per hour.
- Gain autonomy over your schedule and caseload.
- Access EHR tools and compliance support.
About the role
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Independent Practice Opportunity
Headway empowers licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners to build and manage their private practice with ease. Our platform handles insurance credentialing, billing, and administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on patient care and grow your earnings. This is a flexible, 1099 independent contractor role with full autonomy over your schedule and caseload.
About The Role
This position is ideal for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners seeking to establish or expand their private practice. Headway offers the essential tools, resources, and support to simplify insurance navigation and streamline operations, enabling you to concentrate on delivering exceptional patient care.
About You
You are a fully licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner possessing a DEA or CDS number, ANCC or AANP board certification, a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance. You are motivated to start or grow your private practice, maintaining complete control over your work schedule, client load, and practice environment.
Why partner with Headway?
- Hassle-free insurance credentialing: Get credentialed for free in multiple states within as little as 30 days.
- Increased earnings: Secure competitive rates with top insurance plans through our nationwide network.
- Predictable bi-weekly payments: Receive reliable payouts directly from Headway.
- Built-in EHR tools: Access real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, documentation templates, assessments, and more.
- Compliance & audit support: Stay up-to-date with insurance requirements and industry regulations.
- Free continuing education: Earn CEUs and expand your expertise through Headway Academy.
How Headway Supports Your Patients
- Increased access: Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance.
- Instant verification: Clients can easily check their insurance status and get the care they need without disruption.
Important Notes
This is a 1099 independent contractor role. You’ll have full autonomy over your practice, including setting your hours and managing your caseload. At this time, Headway can’t support mental health professionals that aren’t fully licensed. If your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you’re welcome to reapply once you have a valid license.
About Headway
We make it easy for mental health providers to take insurance by credentialing you with the nation’s largest networks, handling billing and admin paperwork, and helping you earn more stable income with higher rates. With Headway, you can finally focus on what matters most: providing life-changing care. We’ll take care of the rest.
Key skills/competency
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Mental Health
- Private Practice
- Insurance Credentialing
- EHR Tools
- Client Management
- Billing and Admin
- Continuing Education
- Compliance
- Patient Care
Skills & topics
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Mental Health
- Private Practice
- Nurse Practitioner
- Healthcare
- Independent Contractor
- EHR
- Insurance Credentialing
- Telehealth
- Therapy
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your psychiatric NP license, certifications (ANCC/AANP), DEA/CDS, NPI, and malpractice insurance.
- Emphasize practice growth: Showcase your desire to build or expand a private practice and your entrepreneurial spirit.
- Detail administrative skills: Mention any experience with EHR systems, scheduling, or client management.
- Prepare for autonomy: Be ready to discuss how you manage your schedule and caseload independently.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Headway?
- This is a 1099 independent contractor role, offering full autonomy over your practice. You have complete control over setting your hours and managing your caseload, making it a flexible opportunity for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- How does Headway help Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners increase their earnings?
- Headway helps Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners boost earnings by facilitating hassle-free insurance credentialing, connecting them with competitive rates from top insurance plans, and ensuring predictable bi-weekly payments. This allows practitioners to focus on patient care while maximizing their income potential.
- What are the key qualifications for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role at Headway?
- To qualify as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Headway, you must be fully licensed with a DEA or CDS number, hold ANCC or AANP board certification, possess a valid NPI number, and have malpractice insurance. Headway cannot support professionals who are not fully licensed.
- Can I apply for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role if I am still in the process of obtaining my license?
- No, at this time, Headway requires mental health professionals to be fully licensed. If your application was previously rejected due to incomplete licensure, you are encouraged to reapply once you have obtained your valid license as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- What administrative support does Headway provide to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners?
- Headway provides comprehensive administrative support, including free insurance credentialing across multiple states, built-in EHR tools for scheduling and client messaging, documentation templates, and compliance and audit support. This frees up Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to focus on patient care.