Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About The Role

This position is for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners looking to start or grow their private practice. Headway provides the tools, resources, and support to help you navigate insurance, streamline operations, and let you focus on what matters most - your patients.

About You

You’re a fully licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner with your DEA or CDS number, ANCC or AANP board certification, a valid NPI number and malpractice insurance. You’re looking to start or expand your private practice while maintaining control over your schedule, client load, and work environment.

Why partner with Headway?

As an independent provider with Headway, you’ll gain access to:

• Hassle-free insurance credentialing: Get credentialed for free in multiple states within as little as 30 days.
• Increased earnings: Secure competitive rates with top insurance plans through our nationwide network.
• Predictable bi-weekly payments: Receive reliable payouts directly from Headway.
• Built-in EHR tools: Access real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, documentation templates, assessments, and more.
• Compliance & audit support: Stay up-to-date with insurance requirements and industry regulations.
• Free continuing education: Earn CEUs and expand your expertise through Headway Academy.

How Headway Supports Your Patients

• Increased access: Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance.
• Instant verification: Clients can easily check their insurance status and get the care they need without disruption.

Practice Flexibility

• This is a 1099 independent contractor role with full autonomy over your practice, including setting your hours and managing your caseload.
• Maintain a flexible schedule by deciding how many clients you see through Headway, so that you can set the hours that work for you.
• Grow your caseload by providing marketing support and patient referrals.
• Your hours are yours to set, and it’s up to you whether you see your patients in-person or remotely via telehealth while working from home.

Licenses Accepted

We accept the following licenses on a state by state basis: APRN-CNP / APRN-FPA / APRN-PA APRN-PMHNP-BC NP

Requirements

• Fully-licensed, ANCC or AANP board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• A valid NPI number
• Malpractice insurance
• A DEA or CDS number
• CAQH

Important Notes

• At this time, Headway can’t support mental health professionals that aren’t fully licensed. If your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you’re welcome to reapply once you have a valid license.
• We do this completely free of charge to you.