Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Listed compensation
$70-$95/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About BlueSky
We are a clinician-led, patient-centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improving access to high-quality mental health care. Each clinician is dedicated to evidence-based care.
Our objective is to make our services more accessible to those in need of high-quality mental health care. We aim to serve not only individuals in rural areas but patients across all regions who prefer the privacy, security, and convenience of a telehealth consultation.
About the Job
Provide effective individual psychiatric care via telehealth in an outpatient setting.
Provide direct patient care, conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and prescribe medications as clinically appropriate.
Ensure all patient care is delivered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical guidelines.
We are not affiliated with any hospitals or clinics, allowing clinicians the autonomy to practice in the best interest of their patients without unnecessary corporate administrative interference.
Work within collaborative clinical teams consisting of multiple therapists and a psychiatric prescriber. During onboarding, you will have the opportunity to connect with eligible psychotherapists seeking a prescriber to join their team, with team matching facilitated by BlueSky.
Participate in regular staffing with collaborating therapists, at least monthly, to discuss patient cases, treatment coordination, and clinical topics.
Provide clinical services remotely from your home. Days and hours are flexible and determined by the clinician, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Participate in virtual clinical team meetings.
Attend BlueSky's clinical conferences, which are held four times per week. Attendance is required at least once per week during the first 90 days of employment and once per month thereafter.
Job Requirements
Must hold an active, unrestricted PMHNP license in at least one of the states we serve: AZ, CO, IA, IL, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, OH, TN, TX, or WA.
Must be willing to obtain additional state licenses as needed to support patient access and BlueSky's growing service areas.
- Prior experience working as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for at least six months.
- Must not own or operate a private practice.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
- Strong clinical background in psychiatry and behavioral health.
- Strong knowledge and experience in the assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacological treatment.
- Familiarity with non-pharmacological and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
- Strong computer skills and comfort using EHRs, telehealth platforms, and other basic technology.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, and collaborative psychiatric care in a telehealth environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual psychiatric care via telehealth, including comprehensive patient assessments and the development of individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with a team of therapists to coordinate patient care and participate in regular clinical staffing meetings.
Requirements
Must hold an active, unrestricted PMHNP license in one of the specified states and have at least six months of prior experience. Candidates must be comfortable using telehealth platforms and EHRs while maintaining a strong clinical background in psychiatry.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at BlueSky Telepsych a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,035 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
BlueSky Telepsych holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 86/100, 116 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 52% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np) | ranked against 2,035 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $146k–$198k | Psychiatry NP median $133k (middle half $111k–$160k)49 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 30% remote · 52% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry NP listings | 855 in the last 30 days | 970 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 |
| BlueSky Telepsych | gold tier, 86/100 | Top Employers work-life index116 active listings |
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