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Virginia · Remote OK

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Nurse Practitioner 8.4 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Third Space Therapy combines the independence of private practice with the support of a group setting, focused on expanding Medicaid-covered behavioral healthcare.

We're looking for passionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care to the Medicaid population. We handle the administrative side — scheduling, billing, insurance — so you can focus on care.

Why Clinicians Work with Us

Complete Flexibility: Choose your work hours, appointment settings, and client load with our telehealth system, balancing professional autonomy with personal needs

Administrative Support: Our team manages all scheduling, insurance, billing, and credentialing tasks, allowing you to focus solely on client care

Robust Referral Network: Build a diverse caseload through our connections with insurers, universities, and community providers

Remote Practice Model: Enjoy the independence of private practice with the backing of a group — from wherever you work

Competitive Compensation: Earn meaningfully for the clinical work you deliver

Meaningful work. Make a real difference for Medicaid members and help close gaps in access to care

Optional peer consultation. Connect with other independent clinicians in the network when you'd like a second perspective.

What You'll Bring

  • An active, unrestricted PMHNP license in good standing in the state of Virginia
  • National board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

Prescriptive Authority and an Active DEA Registration

  • Experience providing psychiatric evaluations and prescribing psychotropic medications (under supervision or independently)
  • Experience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and other digital tools
  • A quiet, HIPAA-compliant home office setup for confidential virtual sessions
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in Spanish is preferred, and knowledge of additional languages is a plus
  • We’re looking for providers who bring
  • Strong clinical judgment in managing psychiatric conditions across diverse populations
  • A patient-centered approach to medication management and treatment planning
  • Experience collaborating with therapists and other providers as part of a multidisciplinary care team
  • Commitment to equity in mental health access for Medicaid populations

Key Responsibilities

The PMHNP will provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care to Medicaid members. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while utilizing a telehealth platform to manage their own caseload.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted PMHNP license in Virginia and national board certification. Proficiency in EHR systems and experience with psychiatric evaluations and psychotropic medication prescribing are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient-centered careMultidisciplinary collaborationHIPAA compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Third Space a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,035 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 42% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Psychiatry NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.4 / 10 · top 10% in psychiatry (np)ranked against 2,035 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry NP median $137k (middle half $128k–$146k)70 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 38% remote · 42% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP hiring demand#14 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed
New Psychiatry NP listings855 in the last 30 days970 the 30 days before (−12%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,035 Psychiatry (NP) listings), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Third Space

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Benefits & Perks

Administrative support
Robust referral network
Optional peer consultation