Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Headway · Illinois, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $221,000 / year
- Illinois, United States
Job highlights
- Build flexible private practice on your terms.
- Accept insurance easily and boost earnings.
- Focus on patients with no admin burden.
- Utilize free EHR tools and support.
- Work as a 1099 independent contractor.
About the role
About The Role
This position is for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners looking to start or grow their private practice. Headway provides the tools, resources, and support to help you navigate insurance, streamline operations, and let you focus on what matters most - your patients.
About You
You’re a fully licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner with your DEA or CDS number, ANCC or AANP board certification, a valid NPI number and malpractice insurance. You’re looking to start or expand your private practice while maintaining control over your schedule, client load, and work environment.
Why partner with Headway?
As an independent provider with Headway, you’ll gain access to:
- 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
- Compliance
- Continuing Education
- Patient Care
- Independent Contractor
Skills & topics
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Practitioner
- Mental Health
- Private Practice
- Insurance Credentialing
- EHR
- 1099 Contractor
- Telehealth
- Psychiatric Care
- Healthcare
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your license, certifications (ANCC/AANP), DEA/CDS, NPI, and malpractice insurance. Emphasize experience in private practice and insurance credentialing.
- Craft a compelling application: Clearly state your desire to start or grow a private practice and your understanding of the 1099 contractor role. Mention your full licensure.
- Prepare for an interview: Be ready to discuss your patient care philosophy, how you manage your schedule, and your experience with electronic health records (EHR) and insurance processes.
- Showcase autonomy: Demonstrate your ability to manage your caseload and work independently, aligning with the independent contractor model.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the compensation for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Headway?
- Headway offers competitive rates for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, with the potential to earn up to $221 per hour. This role is structured as a 1099 independent contractor position, allowing you to set your own rates and maximize your earnings.
- What are the requirements to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Headway?
- To partner with Headway as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you must be fully licensed, hold a DEA or CDS number, possess ANCC or AANP board certification, have a valid NPI number, and maintain malpractice insurance. Headway cannot support professionals who are not yet fully licensed.
- How does Headway help with insurance credentialing for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?
- Headway provides hassle-free, free insurance credentialing for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. They can help you get credentialed with multiple states and the nation's largest insurance networks in as little as 30 days, removing a significant administrative burden.
- Can I set my own schedule as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Headway?
- Yes, as a 1099 independent contractor with Headway, you have full autonomy over your practice. This includes setting your own hours, managing your client load, and controlling your work environment. You can build a flexible private practice that suits your needs.
- What kind of support does Headway offer to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners?
- Headway offers comprehensive support, including free insurance credentialing, access to competitive rates with insurance plans, predictable bi-weekly payments, built-in EHR tools for scheduling and messaging, compliance and audit support, and free continuing education through Headway Academy.
- Is this a remote or on-site position for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?
- This role is for an independent contractor, offering flexibility in how and where you practice. While Headway provides the platform and support, the actual patient care delivery would typically be determined by your private practice setup, which can be remote, in-person, or hybrid, based on your preference and patient needs.