Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Part-time)

About the role

Headlight is looking for PMHNPs to join our team in Southern California. This role is part-time with a hybrid schedule that requires 1 day a week in-office. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is transforming the way people access mental healthcare and the way clinicians deliver it. Our mission is improving lives, one session at a time. Our clinicians enjoy autonomy and institutional support to focus on improving patient outcomes while working to elevate standards of care beyond what private practice allows.

Why clinicians choose Headlight

• Clinician Led Expertise: Founded and led by clinicians; Clinical Leadership is at the forefront of every decision
• Admin Work on Autopilot: We handle insurance, billing, and marketing so you can focus on seeing clients
• Innovative Technology: Using Blueprint AI to capture session notes, allowing more focus on meaningful client interaction and connection
• Your Supervision Matters: Partnered with Zivian Health to provide vetted Supervising Physicians and a platform for high-quality clinical support
• Competitive Benefits: Industry-leading benefits, sick leave, 401(k) contributions, and more
• Clinical Support: Consult with Clinical Consult Groups or schedule case consultations with leading clinicians
• Clinical Autonomy: Autonomy to make patient care decisions while having backing from experienced Executive Therapists and Psychiatrists
• Collaborative Teams: Collaborative team environment in small teams of 10 to 12 with a licensed clinical lead for assistance

Our pillars

• Make things easier
• Forge genuine connections
• Elevate the standard

Headlight by the numbers

• Access: Average 8.9 days to see a W2 Clinician (industry average 4 weeks); 80% of clients seen within two weeks
• Retention and Therapeutic Relationships: 92% return rate for second session (industry average ~70%)
• Continuity of care: 94% continuity rate for clients attending at least four sessions (industry average 36%)
• Client Engagement and Attendance: 81% attendance rate for first scheduled appointment (industry average 65%)

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
• Offer individual and group therapy to patients
• Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary
• Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress
• Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of care
• Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders
• Participate in community outreach and education
• Able to work 1 day per week in office
• Participate in our Spravato Program

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of 12 months of experience post licensure in a psychiatric clinical setting
• Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
• Board Certification via ANCC or AANP
• Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (based on clinic location)
• Active DEA in the state your prescribing (based on clinic location)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently; familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable
• Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations; ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues

Benefits

• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling services, resources, and support
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Convenient work from home or hybrid options
• Flexible schedule between 12 to 22 hours of availability each week
• Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities

Pay

$145 per billed hour for PMHNPs without 103 status that require us to provide a collaborating physician; $155 per billed hour for PMHNPs that have 103 status and do not require a collaborating physician.