Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Listed compensation
$70-$95/hr
Listing transparency4 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · remote
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
About BlueSky
We are a clinician-led, patient-centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improving access to extremely high-quality mental health care! Each clinician is dedicated to evidence-based care. Our objective is to make our services more available to those in need of high-quality mental health care. We aim to serve not only those in rural areas but be available to all regions for those who would prefer to make use of 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 patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as necessary.
Ensure that all patient care is delivered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
We are not affiliated with any hospitals or clinics; enjoy the autonomy of practicing in the best interest of the patient without corporate administrative interference.
We are growing in the form of teams composed of multiple therapists and a prescriber. With onboarding, you meet multiple eligible psychotherapists looking for additions to their team and a match is made.
We emphasize regular staffing with your collaborating therapists, at least monthly, to discuss patient cases or clinical topics.
Clinical work is performed from home, days and hours are per the clinician's choosing (this includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.). Clinical team meetings are also virtual.
Clinical conferences are held four times a week. It is required that you attend at least one per week for the first 90 days of employment; after that, it is required that you attend one monthly.
Job Requirements
Active 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.
Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed to support patient access.
Prior experience working as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is preferred but not required.
- Must not own or operate a private practice.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
- Strong computer skills and comfort using EHRs, telehealth platforms, and other basic technology.
- Strong clinical background in psychiatry and behavioral health.
Strong knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacological interventions.
- Familiarity with non-pharmacological and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
- 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 patient assessments, treatment plan development, and medication management. Collaborate with a team of therapists to discuss patient cases and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.
Requirements
Requires an active PMHNP license in one of the specified states and strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders. Candidates must be comfortable with telehealth technology and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.
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 Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 1,898 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, 46 active listings.
Of the 47 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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