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HCO Behavioral Health
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Remote OK

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Telehealth Position

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Nurse Practitioner rolesFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time · remote
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 24m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Telehealth Position

***Candidates applying for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role must have an independent collaborative physician arrangement that allows them to practice autonomously.

Company Overview

We are an emerging group provider practice specializing in telehealth services, committed to providing accessible and high-quality mental health care to individuals across the United States. Our comprehensive services include Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Couples Counseling, Teen Counseling, Christian Counseling, and Medication Management Services. The majority of our clients are self-pay and commercial insurance clients, and we are dedicated to creating unique offerings tailored to our providers' expertise.

Position

We are currently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team and provide medication management services as part of our telehealth platform.

Location: Remote (United States)

Job Description

  • Conduct virtual psychiatric assessments and evaluations to determine appropriate medication management plans for clients.
  • Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications, adjusting dosages and treatment plans as necessary.
  • Collaborate with our team of licensed therapists and counselors to ensure integrated and comprehensive care for clients.
  • Provide education and support to clients and their families regarding medication adherence, potential side effects, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and adhere to ethical guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Autonomy over clinical decisions: You are the licensed and trained provider. We defer to your clinical judgement and expertise about the most effective and clinically appropriate approach for clients.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing with specialization in psychiatric-mental health.
  • Current state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and national certification.
  • Minimum of 2 years of post-certification clinical experience in psychiatric-mental health.
  • Experience with telehealth platforms and technology for virtual patient consultations.
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with the ability to set your hours of availability.
  • Private practice without the overhead
  • Competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Continuing education and training opportunities in psychiatric-mental health.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative telehealth services.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about providing high-quality psychiatric care through telehealth and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to submit your resume.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Join us in making a positive impact on mental health care delivery through innovative telehealth services. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct virtual psychiatric assessments and evaluations to develop and monitor medication management plans for clients. Collaborate with a team of therapists to provide integrated care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentDiagnostic skillsPatient educationCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Telehealth Position at HCO Behavioral Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,015 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

HCO Behavioral Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 18 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,015 active roles in this profession

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About HCO Behavioral Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Independent Practice Authority
Flexible Schedule
Private Practice Without Overhead
Continuing Education
Supportive Team Environment