Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Contractors
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Location: Washington, D.C., Maryland & Virginia
- Work Setting: In-Office
- Position Type: Minimum 10 hours
- Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Compensation: Competitive compensation aligned with insurance reimbursement rates, with opportunities to maximize earning potential based on clinical volume
CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation, LLC (CCCC) is a well-established, multidisciplinary healthcare and behavioral health group practice serving clients throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. Join a growing, multidisciplinary healthcare and behavioral health practice where you can focus on what matters most: providing excellent patient care.
We are seeking one or more Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (NP) to join our collaborative clinical team and provide high-quality, culturally responsive, patient-centered care to diverse populations across the lifespan. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners who specialize in child, adolescent, adult, and elder care are welcome.
Our practice is committed to building strong community partnerships, and we are actively working in collaboration with substance abuse treatment centers, schools, and community-based organizations to expand access to mental health services, promote continuity of care, and address the divers behavioral health needs of the communities we serve.
Scheduling Flexibility. At CCCC, we provide flexible opportunities for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to develop a practice that aligns with their professional goals and lifestyle.
Full-time or part-time schedules
Remote, hybrid, or in-office service options
Evening And/or Weekend Availability
Dedicated Administrative Support. Our administrative team manages many of the operational demands of practice—including scheduling, billing, credentialing, insurance coordination, and patient support—allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
- Insurance credentialing, contracting, and authorization
- Insurance billing, claims, and collections
- Appointment scheduling and Waitlist management
- Electronic health record support
- Dedicated intakes, billing, and administrative staff for support
- Office space, equipment, and routine supplies, as available
Diversity As A Core Value. Our diverse referral base provides opportunities to work with children, adolescents, and adults, depending on your clinical interests, experience, specialty, and availability.
- Diversified client referral networks, as available
- Inclusive clinical environments and varied therapeutic orientations
- Multicultural, socioeconomic, and neurodiverse client populations
Professional Development. Whether you are an early-career or experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CCCC offers a collegial environment designed to support professional growth, clinical collaboration, and long-term development.
- Community engagements, clinical education and workshops
- Interdisciplinary consultations organizational consultations
- Wellness initiatives
- Leadership and management opportunities
- Training and professional development
- Key Clinical Responsibilities
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities Include
- Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and health evaluations
- Developing individualized treatment and care plans
- Providing diagnosis and treatment within the NP's education, certification, and scope of practice
- Medication prescriptions and management
- Liaison with lab and pharmacies for medication and prescription management
- Monitoring patient progress and response to treatment
Providing Appropriate Follow-up Care
Educating patients and families regarding health conditions, treatment options, medications, wellness, and preventive care
Collaborating with therapists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate
- Coordinating care and making appropriate referrals when clinically indicated
- Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Providing culturally responsive, patient-centered care
- Participating in case consultation and interdisciplinary collaboration
Practicing in accordance with applicable state laws, regulations, and professional scope-of-practice requirements
Required Qualifications
- Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
- Current national Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification appropriate to the clinical specialty and services provided
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in Virginia or Maryland
- Active license in Washington, D.C. licensure preferred
- Prescriptive authority, if applicable to the position and clinical scope of practice
- Appropriate professional credentials required to practice within the applicable jurisdiction
- Ability to provide high-quality, ethical, patient-centered care
- Strong commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive healthcare
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Ability to maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
Priority consideration may be given to Nurse Practitioners licensed across two or more jurisdictions (in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing patient care across the lifespan
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare or behavioral health setting
- Experience working with children and/or adolescents
- Strong clinical assessment and care-planning skills
- Availability for after-school, evening, or weekend appointments
- Interest in serving diverse and underserved populations
- Interest in interdisciplinary consultation, education, training, or leadership
- Interest in developing a long-term clinical practice within a collaborative group setting
Compensation
Competitive compensation aligned with insurance reimbursement rates, with opportunities to maximize earning potential based on clinical volume.
Compensation structure is based on the position and practice arrangement. Additional performance-based compensation opportunities may be available.
How to Apply
We welcome experienced and emerging clinicians who are seeking a supportive, inclusive, and values-aligned professional home. To apply, please submit your CV/Resume and a brief cover letter.
CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ clinicians, and those from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose and treat patients within the applicable scope of practice, develop individualized care plans, and prescribe and manage medications. Monitor patient progress, provide follow-up and education, coordinate referrals and care with other professionals, and maintain accurate documentation while delivering culturally responsive care.
Requirements
A master’s or doctoral degree in nursing, current national Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification, and an active, unrestricted NP/APRN license in Virginia or Maryland are required; Washington, D.C. licensure is preferred. Candidates must have applicable professional credentials and prescriptive authority where relevant, and demonstrate ethical, patient-centered care, strong communication and collaboration, and accurate documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Contractors at Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,191 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 5 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 52% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in psychiatry (np) | ranked against 2,191 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | District of Columbia index 109.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in District of Columbia | 10 active | 2,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 52% remote · 52% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Nurse Practitioner listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,374 in the last 30 days | 1,083 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
Top contract/1099 Nurse Practitioner Jobs
47 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
45 jobs · 40 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
33 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Nurse Practitioner
UCSF · Berkeley, California
Consultant Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health NPContract
Mental Health Systems · Escondido, California
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (DNP)
$218k-$280kPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient - Hybrid
$220k-$280k