Fully Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Mavida Health is an online therapy and psychiatry platform focused on supporting women through major transitional moments in life—from PCOS and PMDD through pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. We provide integrated, evidence-based care through individual, group, and couples therapy as well as medication management. Co-founded and led by reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Oreck, Mavida Health combines the speed, autonomy, and impact of a high-growth startup with the resources and reach of a legacy healthcare organization.

About the role

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients, including reviewing medical histories, performing mental status examinations, and formulating diagnoses.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, including prescribing appropriate medications, therapy, and other interventions.
• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered psychiatric care to individuals, with a focus on women's health or perinatal health issues.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to coordinate patient care and ensure holistic treatment.
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans as necessary based on patients' progress, side effects, or changing clinical needs.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, and wellness strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including electronic health records (EHR), in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Stay current with best practices, research, and developments in psychiatric nursing and women's health, sharing knowledge with the team as appropriate.
• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing psychiatric nursing practice.

This is a contract-to-start role with the goal of growing into full-time. The position offers flexible, part-time hours, with a focus on evenings and weekends. All work is conducted via telehealth.

Requirements

• Valid and active California Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license.
• Valid and active California DEA (with schedules 2-5).
• Ability to work independently in a 100% virtual environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on patient-centered care.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and other healthcare software.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is dedicated, self-starting, and eager to learn. Through our expert-led training, they will develop specialization in women’s mental health across hormonally influenced life transitions, including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, PMDD, and perimenopause/menopause.

• A genuine passion for supporting women across the lifespan, with an appreciation for how hormonal and life transitions shape mental health.
• Commitment to cultivating cultural humility, increasing personal awareness, and enhancing cultural competency to effectively serve a diverse patient population.
• Ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
• Adaptability and openness to learning and growth, including embracing new technologies and approaches to virtual mental health care.
• Active engagement in meetings and contribution to the innovation and growth of the clinical team.
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development, including staying up-to-date with the latest research and treatment modalities in perinatal mental health.
• High ethical standards and maintenance of patient confidentiality in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex medical information clearly and understandably.
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new tools to facilitate patient-centered virtual care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional state licensures and DEAs.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience working in women’s health or perinatal mental health.
• A flexible and curiosity-based approach to problem-solving.
• Self-starter with a passion for women’s health.
• Ability to work independently while participating in a team environment.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.

Benefits

• Equitable hiring practices, dialogue, and training that support the employment of a diverse workforce.
• A workplace where all employees feel respected and valued, with equal opportunity for development and advancement.
• Specialization training to provide the most up-to-date research on best practices in perinatal mental health.
• Access to professional development training.
• Preferred days/hours (negotiable, with a focus on evenings and weekends).
• All work is remote; meetings are held virtually.

Pay

Hourly rate range (based on experience/expertise): Starting at $80/hr.