Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Independent Contractor
Job Description
About the Role
1099 contractor. $89-$203/hr. Telehealth psychiatry. Set your own hours. No admin hassle. Free CEUs. Work from anywhere. Seriously.
Requirements
- You hold a valid psychiatric nurse practitioner license with a DEA or CDS number.
- You possess ANCC board certification and a valid NPI number.
- You hold a valid psychiatric nurse practitioner license with a DEA or CDS number
- You possess ANCC board certification and a valid NPI number
- This opportunity is designed for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners eager to start or expand their private practice
Benefits & Compensation
- You have malpractice insurance.
- Hassle-free insurance credentialing: Get credentialed for free in multiple states in as little as 30 days.
- Increased earnings: Access competitive rates through our extensive network of top insurance plans.
- Compliance & audit support: Stay current with insurance requirements and industry regulations.
- Headway enhances client access, making it easier for them to seek care at affordable prices through insurance.
- Clients have the ability to check their insurance status instantly, facilitating seamless access to care.
Work Schedule
- You aim to manage your schedule, client load, and work environment effectively.
- You aim to manage your schedule, client load, and work environment effectively
- This is a 1099 independent contractor role, providing you autonomy to set your hours and manage your caseload
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Independent Contractor at Headway - Design & Development a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Headway - Design & Development is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Remote nurse practitioner positions in Psychiatry have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Headway - Design & Development lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $185k to $422k annually.
This is in line with the national median for Psychiatry professionals.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $422240 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote nurse practitioner position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($185k–$422k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Hassle-free insurance credentialing, Increased earnings through top insurance plans, Predictable bi-weekly payments, Built-in EHR tools, Compliance and audit support, Free continuing education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
2mo ago
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