Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Part-Time, Full-Time, Remote (Pennsylvania)

We show compassion to heal minds. Legion is a technology-enabled psychiatry network delivering world-class outpatient mental health care while expanding access for patients through insurance.

About the role

We are looking for a clinically excellent and patient-centered Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Ideal candidates will embrace our vision of expanding access to world-class psychiatric care by leveraging technology and serving patients across all insurance types.

• Evaluate and treat patients with conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental health, medical history, and risk analysis.
• Use novel evidence-based treatments and promote an environment of compassion, respect, and empathy.
• Create and execute tailored treatment plans, combining medication and brief psychotherapy, in collaboration with other mental health and medical professionals.
• Explore and integrate new therapeutic techniques and technologies to enhance patient outcomes and care efficiency.
• Participate in case reviews with peers and physicians to enhance clinical skills and foster ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license as a PMHNP in Pennsylvania.
• Board certification as a PMHNP (ANCC).
• Active DEA registration.
• At least 1 year of professional experience practicing as a PMHNP.
• Commitment to a minimum 1-year tenure with our team.
• Comfort providing care remotely via telehealth.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort using technology and electronic health record systems.
• Commitment to providing patient-centered, compassionate care.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Set your own schedule for optimal work-life balance.
• Work from Home: See patients from the comfort of your home via telehealth.
• Significant Administrative Support: Focus on patient care, not on patient scheduling, insurance verification, billing, prior authorizations, pharmacy coordination, etc.
• Clinical Autonomy: We hire the most skilled providers and trust them to do what’s best for patients.
• Patient Acquisition: We’ll work to fill your schedule, so you don’t have to do your own marketing.
• Psychiatrist Consultation & Peer Case Review: Access to psychiatrists for clinical consultation, escalations, and peer learning (no supervision requirement).
• Competitive Pay: Market-leading rates, reflecting your experience and performance.
• Weekly Pay: Immediate financial benefit and planning ease.
• Legal Protection: Full malpractice insurance coverage.
• Technical Support: Best-in-class EHR and e-Prescribe tools provided at no cost.
• Credentialing Support: We handle all aspects and costs of credentialing with a large number of insurance plans, including commercial, ACA, and government.
• Commitment to Quality Care: Psychiatric intakes are 1 hour, and follow-ups are 30 minutes.
• Tools for Responsible Prescribing: Rigorous, evidence-based protocols and objective diagnostic tools to ensure responsible and ethical prescriptions of controlled substances.
• Community of Clinical Excellence: Work alongside talented PMHNPs and psychiatrists who have trained at prestigious institutions, including Vanderbilt, UT Austin, Johns Hopkins, Columbia, NYU, and UTHealth Houston.
• Opportunities for Professional Growth: Potential for clinical leadership roles as we expand.
• Culture of Excellence through Innovation: Actively participate in ushering in a new era of mental health care through superior clinical care and technology.
• Licensure Coverage: Reimbursement for all fees associated with getting licensed in other states as required by Legion.
• Resources: Premium subscriptions to resources such as UpToDate and Carlat.
• Exclusive Events: Engage with colleagues through exclusive in-person and virtual events.

Pay

Compensation range: $180,000 – $220,000.

Schedule

Part-time and full-time positions are available. This role is predominantly remote, with the potential for future in-person consultations.

Members of our clinical and business advisory board include Madhukar Trivedi, M.D., Alexander Ruvalcaba, M.D., Jon Kole, M.D., Liberty Eberly, D.O., John Lusins, M.D., Samir Malik, and Andrew Thompson.