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Sonder Mind
Alexandria, Virginia · Remote OK

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Virginia

Nurse PractitionerContract

Listed compensation

$240 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Build Your Thriving Psychiatric Practice with Strategic Support

Success in psychiatric practice requires dedicated focus and strategic investment in your professional future. This partnership is designed for seasoned PMHNPs who can commit at least two days weekly to practice growth and are ready to invest in the foundational elements that drive long-term success—from collaborating physician relationships to initial practice development.

Our most successful providers treat their practice as their primary professional priority and view these investments as essential steps toward building a thriving, sustainable practice. Led by Medical Director Dr. Harris Strokoff, our clinical strategy is rooted in evidence-based care with personalized treatment approaches.

What We Provide

  • Practice Growth Support: Dedicated coaches and thoughtful client matching to build your ideal caseload
  • Comprehensive Business Support: Free credentialing with major insurers, including exclusive Medicare and Medicare Advantage access
  • Guaranteed Pay & Billing: Bi-weekly payment for completed sessions, including no-shows
  • Clinical Excellence: Weekly office hours with Dr. Strokoff, peer consultation, and ongoing professional development
  • Complete Flexibility: Office-based, telemedicine, or hybrid practice with your own schedule
  • Technology & Tools: Secure telehealth platforms, scheduling assistance, and patient communication channels

Clinical Autonomy: You maintain complete control over treatment decisions while we handle credentialing, billing, and practice development support.

Requirements

  • Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Virginia, D. C, or Maryland (must reside in state)
  • Minimum two years of PMHNP clinical and prescribing experience

To maintain our commitment to exceptional psychiatric care, we partner exclusively with experienced PMHNPs. This model isn't suitable for those seeking occasional supplemental work or minimal time commitments.

  • Job Types: Part-time, Contract
  • Pay: Up to $240 per hour (pay dependent on session type)

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will manage a caseload while maintaining clinical autonomy over treatment decisions. They are expected to engage in practice development and collaborate with the medical director to ensure high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric nursingClinical assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Virginia at Sonder Mind 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

Sonder Mind holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 86/100, 102 active listings.

Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 45% have no call, 53% 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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About Sonder Mind

Mental Health Care
Denver, CO
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Telehealth platform
Guaranteed pay for no-shows
Free credentialing
Clinical autonomy
Secure telehealth platforms