Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Headway · Georgia, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $197,000 / year
- Georgia, United States
Job highlights
- Build a flexible private practice on your terms.
- Accept insurance without administrative burdens.
- Boost earnings with competitive rates.
- Utilize free built-in EHR tools.
- Focus on patient care, not paperwork.
About the role
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Headway empowers licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners to build and grow their private practice with ease. Our platform handles the administrative burdens of insurance credentialing, billing, and compliance, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional patient care. This is a 1099 independent contractor role offering flexibility and autonomy.
About The Role
This position is designed for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners looking to establish or expand their private practice. Headway provides the necessary tools, resources, and support to manage insurance navigation and streamline operations, enabling you to dedicate your time to patient needs.
About You
You are a fully licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner holding a DEA or CDS number, ANCC or AANP board certification, a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance. You are seeking to initiate or grow your private practice while retaining full control over your schedule, client load, and work 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
- Private Practice
- Insurance Credentialing
- Patient Care
- Therapeutic Services
- Mental Health
- Client Management
- EHR Tools
- Independent Contractor
- Healthcare Administration
Skills & topics
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Mental Health
- Private Practice
- Nurse Practitioner
- Healthcare
- Therapy
- Counseling
- Telehealth
- Independent Contractor
- Clinical Practice
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your psychiatric nurse practitioner experience, licensure, and any private practice experience. Emphasize your ability to manage a caseload and utilize EHR systems.
- Showcase your licenses: Ensure your resume clearly lists your psychiatric nurse practitioner license, DEA/CDS number, NPI number, board certification, and malpractice insurance.
- Emphasize autonomy: In your application and during interviews, stress your desire for control over your schedule, client load, and work environment, aligning with Headway's independent contractor model.
- Understand the platform: Familiarize yourself with Headway's services for providers and patients, such as insurance credentialing, billing support, and EHR tools.
- Prepare for remote work: As this is an independent contractor role, be ready to discuss your home office setup and your ability to work independently and remotely.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key requirements for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role at Headway?
- To be considered for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role at Headway, you must be a fully licensed PMHNP with a DEA or CDS number, ANCC or AANP board certification, a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance. You should also be looking to start or grow your private practice.
- How does Headway help Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners with insurance credentialing?
- Headway offers hassle-free, free insurance credentialing for its partner psychiatric nurse practitioners in multiple states, often completing the process in as little as 30 days. This significantly reduces the administrative burden associated with starting or growing a private practice.
- What is the payment structure for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner working with Headway?
- As a 1099 independent contractor with Headway, you will receive predictable bi-weekly payments directly from Headway. The role offers competitive rates with top insurance plans, helping to increase your earnings.
- Can I set my own hours and caseload as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Headway?
- Yes, absolutely. Headway is designed for independent providers who want full autonomy. You will have complete control over setting your own hours and managing your client caseload.
- What kind of support does Headway provide for the administrative aspects of running a private practice?
- Headway provides comprehensive support, including free insurance credentialing, billing and admin paperwork handling, built-in EHR tools (scheduling, messaging, documentation), and compliance/audit support. They also offer free continuing education.
- Is this a remote or on-site position for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
- This is a 1099 independent contractor role, offering significant flexibility. While the work is primarily remote, you will be operating your own private practice, which typically involves seeing patients either remotely or in a location of your choosing.
- What is the compensation for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Headway?
- The wage for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Headway is up to $197 per hour. This rate is achieved by partnering with top insurance plans through Headway's network.
- Can I reapply if my application for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role was previously rejected?
- Yes, if your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you are welcome to reapply once you have obtained a valid license and meet all other requirements for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role.