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Lavender

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee

Lavender · Tennessee, United States

  • Hybrid
  • Contract
  • $100,000 / year
  • Tennessee, United States
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Job highlights

  • Provide tele-psychiatric visits for Tennessee clients.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans collaboratively.
  • Offer flexible scheduling with competitive compensation.
  • Join a nurse-founded, remote, and diverse team.
  • Supportive environment with mentorship and training.

About the role

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee

Founded in 2020, Lavender is the largest nurse-owned and operated online psychiatry and therapy office in the United States. Our extraordinary team of 100+ talented and like-minded folks works remotely from across the United States, Canada, and the Philippines to collaboratively increase access to high-quality, high-touch mental healthcare. Lavender is a human-first organization and our people embody a bias towards action, a capacity for self-direction, originality and creative instincts, courageous and bold thinking, and the potential to achieve even more. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment where your voice matters and you can truly have an impact creating high-quality, user-centric mental health services, we want to hear from you!

Lavender is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our team and a better experience for our clients. We strongly encourage people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

The Opportunity

We are seeking both part-time and full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to perform tele-psychiatric visits for clients based in Tennessee. If you enjoy working on a team with bright, ambitious advanced practice nurses and are seeking the flexibility and autonomy of private practice, this is an excellent opportunity for you. We offer a competitive 1099 compensation model and a supportive work environment that offers mentorship and training. You can build your own schedule within our operating hours, which are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. We require a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week.

Benefits To Being a Lavender NP

  • Flexible self-scheduling
  • Paid physician collaborators
  • No patient minimums
  • ANCC accredited continuing ed
  • Fellowship program for NPs as part of onboarding
  • 3-month new grad mentorship program
  • UpToDate subscription
  • Paid EHR and e-Prescribe
  • Leadership development program
  • Teaching honorariums

What Makes Lavender Special

  • A caring, spirited, and experienced team. We are nurse founded and led.
  • Be part of a company that is truly making a difference in the world.
  • Work remotely with the full support of an expert team.
  • An international work environment that embraces diversity and inclusion.
  • Be part of a growing startup where you have the opportunity to help shape the company.
  • Company-sponsored in-person meetups (so far we’ve gathered in New York and Mexico!).
  • Fun and engaging company culture with regular virtual team events.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Annual profit sharing.
  • Annual giving program - donation by Lavender to your chosen charity.
  • Book clubs and other community events.

The Responsibilities

Conduct initial evaluations and collaboratively develop treatment plans with clients for medication, therapy, or a combination of both. Proactively follow up with clients at minimum on a monthly basis to assess for efficacy of recommended interventions and ongoing care until treatment goals are achieved. Our clientele strongly prefer combined medication and therapy appointments; you have to be comfortable providing various modalities of talk therapy.

The Candidate

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Active Tennessee Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License
  • ANCC Board Certification
  • 2+ years of experience working in adult mental health
  • Strong assessment skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities
  • Ambitious, client-centric work ethic
  • Must have own computer and a quiet, professional space to take tele-psychiatry appointments

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Weekly Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Setting

Remote

Experience

Psychiatric Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification

  • Tennessee Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
  • ANCC Board Certification (Required)
  • DEA Certification (Required)

For more about what it’s like to work at Lavender, see our careers page at https://www.joinlavender.com/careers.

Bring Your Whole Self To Work

Lavender believes that nurturing an environment where diversity and inclusion can thrive is critical to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to people@joinlavender.com.

Key skills/competency

  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Tele-psychiatry
  • Mental Healthcare
  • Treatment Planning
  • Medication Management
  • Talk Therapy
  • Client Assessment
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • ANCC Board Certification
  • Tennessee Nurse Practitioner License

Skills & topics

  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Telehealth
  • Mental Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Remote Work
  • Tennessee
  • Healthcare
  • Therapy
  • Medication Management

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight your MSN, ANCC certification, and 2+ years of adult mental health experience, emphasizing tele-psychiatry skills.
  • Showcase client-centricity: Detail your experience in developing treatment plans and providing combined medication and therapy.
  • Address licensing: Clearly state your active Tennessee Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License and DEA Certification.
  • Prepare for remote work: Mention your reliable computer and dedicated quiet workspace for tele-psychiatry.
  • Research Lavender's values: Emphasize your alignment with their human-first, diversity-embracing culture.

Technical preparation

Master telehealth platform proficiency.,Practice EHR/e-Prescribe system navigation.,Review medication management protocols.,Refine virtual assessment techniques.

Behavioral questions

Describe handling challenging client therapy sessions.,How do you collaborate with a care team?,Share an example of client-centered care.,How do you manage time in a remote setting?

Frequently asked questions

What is the work arrangement for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Lavender?
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role at Lavender is fully remote, allowing you to work from your own quiet, professional space. This offers flexibility in your schedule, with operating hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week, requiring a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week.
What specific experience is required for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role in Tennessee?
We are seeking candidates with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), ANCC Board Certification, and at least 2 years of experience in adult mental health. Experience with psychiatric nursing is preferred, and an active Tennessee Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License and DEA Certification are required.
How does Lavender support its Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners?
Lavender provides comprehensive support including paid physician collaborators, a fellowship program with a 3-month new grad mentorship, an UpToDate subscription, paid EHR and e-Prescribe, and leadership development opportunities. We are a nurse-founded and led organization committed to professional growth.
What is the compensation model for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners at Lavender?
Lavender offers a competitive 1099 compensation model. Additionally, employees are eligible for annual profit sharing and an annual giving program where Lavender donates to a charity of your choice, reflecting our commitment to our team's well-being and impact.
What are the key responsibilities of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Lavender?
Key responsibilities include conducting initial evaluations, collaboratively developing treatment plans involving medication and/or therapy, and proactively following up with clients. You should be comfortable providing various modalities of talk therapy, as our clients often prefer combined approaches.
Does Lavender require specific technology for remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners?
Yes, candidates must have their own reliable computer and a quiet, professional space to conduct tele-psychiatry appointments. This ensures a high-quality and confidential patient experience, which is paramount at Lavender.
What is the minimum weekly commitment for a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Lavender?
For part-time positions, Lavender requires a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week. This allows for flexibility in scheduling while ensuring consistent patient care within our operating hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.