Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Headway · Arizona, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $186,000 / year
- Arizona, United States
Job highlights
- Build your flexible private practice.
- Accept insurance with ease.
- Focus on patient care, not admin.
- Earn up to $186/hour.
- Independent contractor role.
About the role
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Build Your Private Practice
Headway empowers licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners to build and grow their private practices on their own terms. Our platform simplifies the process of accepting insurance, managing administrative tasks, and increasing your earnings, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional patient care.
About The Role
This role is designed for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNP) seeking to establish or expand their independent practice. Headway provides essential tools, comprehensive resources, and dedicated support to help you navigate insurance credentialing, streamline practice operations, and dedicate your time to your patients’ well-being.
About You
We are looking for fully licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners who possess a DEA or CDS number, ANCC or AANP board certification, a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance. Ideally, you are looking to start or grow your private practice while maintaining the flexibility to control your own schedule, client load, and work environment.
Why partner with Headway?
- Hassle-free insurance credentialing: Get credentialed for free in multiple states quickly.
- Increased earnings: Secure competitive rates with top insurance plans.
- Predictable bi-weekly payments: Receive reliable payouts directly from Headway.
- Built-in EHR tools: Access real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, and documentation templates.
- Compliance & audit support: Stay current with insurance requirements and regulations.
- Free continuing education: Earn CEUs through Headway Academy.
How Headway Supports Your Patients
- Increased access: Patients can more easily access necessary care affordably through insurance.
- Instant verification: Clients can quickly verify their insurance status for seamless care.
Important Notes
This is a 1099 independent contractor role, offering full autonomy over your practice, including setting hours and managing your caseload. Headway currently supports only fully licensed mental health professionals. If your application was previously rejected due to incomplete licensure, we encourage you to reapply once you obtain a valid license.
About Headway
Headway simplifies the process for mental health providers to accept insurance. We handle credentialing with major networks, manage billing and administrative tasks, and help you achieve a more stable income with higher reimbursement rates. Our mission is to empower you to focus on providing life-changing care, while we manage the rest.
Key skills/competency
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Private Practice
- Insurance Credentialing
- EHR Tools
- Patient Care
- Independent Contractor
- Mental Health
- Client Management
- Billing and Administration
- Continuing Education
Skills & topics
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Mental Health
- Private Practice
- Nurse Practitioner
- Healthcare
- Independent Contractor
- Insurance Credentialing
- EHR
- Patient Care
- Telehealth
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your PMHNP qualifications, DEA/CDS, board certification, NPI, and malpractice insurance. Emphasize experience with private practice and insurance credentialing.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your motivation for building an independent practice and how Headway's platform aligns with your career goals.
- Prepare for interview questions: Be ready to discuss your clinical experience, practice management approach, and understanding of insurance processes.
- Showcase your autonomy: Demonstrate your ability to manage your own schedule, caseload, and practice operations effectively.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the hourly wage for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Headway?
- Headway offers a competitive hourly wage of up to $186 for licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. This rate allows you to significantly boost your earnings while maintaining control over your practice.
- Can I build a full-time private practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Headway?
- Yes, absolutely. Headway is designed to support both individuals looking to supplement their income with a part-time practice and those aiming to build a full-time private practice. You have the autonomy to set your schedule and caseload.
- What administrative tasks does Headway handle for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners?
- Headway handles the administrative burden of insurance credentialing, billing, and compliance. We provide built-in EHR tools for scheduling, client messaging, and documentation, allowing you to focus solely on patient care.
- Is this a remote or on-site role for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
- This is an independent contractor role where you have full autonomy over your practice. While Headway provides the platform and support, the practice itself, including the location of patient care, is determined by you, offering flexibility.
- What are the requirements to become a partner Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Headway?
- To partner with Headway as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you need to be fully licensed, possess a DEA or CDS number, ANCC or AANP board certification, a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance. You must be looking to establish or grow your private practice.
- How does Headway help patients of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners?
- Headway increases patient access to mental healthcare by making it easier for them to use their insurance. Patients can quickly verify their insurance status, ensuring they can receive care without disruption.
- What kind of support does Headway offer for continuing education?
- Headway provides free continuing education (CEUs) through Headway Academy. This is a valuable resource for licensed professionals to expand their expertise and meet ongoing licensing requirements.