Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Headway · New York, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $211,350 / year
- New York, United States
Job highlights
- Build a flexible private practice.
- Accept insurance and boost earnings.
- Focus on patient care, not admin.
- Utilize free EHR and support tools.
- Maintain control over schedule and caseload.
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
Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance. 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
- EHR Tools
- Patient Care
- Client Management
- Compliance
- Continuing Education
- Medical Documentation
- Provider Support
Skills & topics
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Practitioner
- Mental Health
- Private Practice
- Independent Contractor
- Insurance Credentialing
- EHR
- Telehealth
- Healthcare
- Provider
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your licensure, board certification, and NPI number. Emphasize experience in private practice and insurance credentialing.
- Showcase your fit: Clearly articulate your desire to build or grow a private practice and your interest in working with Headway’s platform.
- Prepare for autonomy: Be ready to discuss how you manage your schedule, caseload, and patient care independently.
- Understand the model: Demonstrate your understanding of the 1099 independent contractor role and its implications for practice management.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pay rate for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Headway?
- The wage for a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Headway can be up to $211.35 per hour. This role is structured as a 1099 independent contractor position, offering flexibility and the potential to build a private practice.
- What qualifications are required for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join Headway?
- To join 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. Headway currently only supports fully licensed mental health professionals.
- How does Headway help Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners with insurance credentialing?
- Headway offers hassle-free, free insurance credentialing for its partner providers. They can help you get credentialed in multiple states, often within as little as 30 days, removing a significant administrative burden.
- Can I set my own schedule as a Psychiatric 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 and managing your client load according to your preferences.
- What kind of administrative support does Headway provide for its providers?
- Headway provides a free-to-use platform with built-in EHR tools, including real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, documentation templates, and assessments. They also handle billing, admin paperwork, and offer compliance and audit support.
- Is this a full-time or part-time role for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
- This is a 1099 independent contractor role, meaning you have the flexibility to determine your own work hours and caseload. You can choose to see patients alongside a full-time job or grow a full-time practice.
- What are the benefits of partnering with Headway as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
- Partnering with Headway offers benefits such as free insurance credentialing, increased earnings through competitive rates, predictable bi-weekly payments, access to EHR tools, compliance support, and free continuing education opportunities.