PMHNP

About the role

Backpack Healthcare is a clinician‑led, minority‑owned organization that provides accessible mental health care for children, teens, and young adults through telehealth. Since 2020 it has served 12,000+ kids and families, with 78% reporting improvement after three months. Clinicians enjoy autonomous practice at the top of their license while being supported by a collaborative team of therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators. In Virginia, PMHNPs can practice independently without an MD collaboration agreement and build a flexible part‑time schedule that fits their life.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing diagnostic formulations
• Creating individualized treatment plans with patients and families
• Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications
• Monitoring treatment effectiveness, safety, and clinical progress
• Providing brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation
• Collaborating with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators through case consultation and care planning
• Educating families about diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and expected outcomes
• Maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EHR
• Supporting a culture of high‑quality, trauma‑informed, culturally responsive care

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Virginia PMHNP license
• Ability to practice independently without an MD collaboration agreement (required)
• PMHNP‑BC board certification
• Active DEA license
• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and/or families (preferred)
• Strong clinical judgment and comfort practicing autonomously
• Comfortable delivering care through telehealth
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Compassionate, culturally responsive approach to patient and family care
• Afternoon, evening, and/or weekend availability required

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members
• PTO based on employment status
• CEU reimbursement
• Clinical mentorship and case consultation
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
• 100% telehealth – provide care from wherever you do your best work

Pay

• $100 per completed psychiatric intake
• $40 per completed follow‑up session
• Additional monthly bonus potential based on eligible clinical and performance metrics

Schedule

Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability required to meet families when they are most available; you can build a schedule that works for you.