Psychiatric Nurse Practioner PMHNP

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner to join our growing remote healthcare team. This position is fully remote and offers flexible working hours, making it ideal for providers who are licensed in multiple states and looking for a supportive telehealth opportunity.

The ideal candidate must hold a minimum of 4 active state licenses and have experience providing high-quality patient care through telehealth platforms. The provider will be responsible for evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, managing medications, documenting care, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide remote psychiatric and/or medical evaluations through telehealth.

Assess patient needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.

Prescribe and manage medications according to state and federal regulations.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Provide follow-up care and monitor patient progress.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals when needed.

Maintain compliance with HIPAA, state licensing rules, and company policies.

Deliver compassionate, professional, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Active Nurse Practitioner license required.

PMHNP certification preferred or required for psychiatric care roles.

Must hold at least 4 active state licenses.

Experience in telehealth is preferred.

Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Comfortable using electronic health records and telehealth platforms.

Must maintain professional liability coverage if required.

Preferred Qualifications

Multiple active state licenses beyond the minimum requirement.

Experience in psychiatry, mental health, medication management, or behavioral health.

Prior remote or telemedicine experience.

DEA license preferred where applicable.

Benefits of the Role

Fully remote position.

Flexible working hours.

Opportunity to work with patients across multiple states.

Supportive clinical and administrative team.

Ideal for providers seeking work-life balance and schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationTreatment planningPatient assessmentHIPAA compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practioner PMHNP at Hamilton Behavioral 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 14,190 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Hamilton Behavioral holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 50% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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About Hamilton Behavioral

Mental Health Care
Elmwood Park, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Fully Remote
Flexible Working Hours
Work-Life Balance
Supportive Clinical and Administrative Team