Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Remote

About the role

Headlight is transforming mental healthcare by improving access and outcomes. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you will join a clinician-led team dedicated to elevating standards of care. Our clinicians enjoy autonomy with institutional support, collaborative teams of 10-12 with a licensed clinical lead, and the ability to affect the system as a whole.

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: Blueprint AI captures session notes, reducing documentation time and increasing meaningful client interaction.
• Supervision Matters: Partnered with Zivian Health to provide vetted Supervising Physicians and a platform for high-standard clinical support.
• Clinical Support: Consult with Clinical Consult Groups or schedule case consultations with leading clinicians.
• Clinical Autonomy: Make decisions about patient care and treatment with backing from experienced Executive Therapists and Psychiatrists.
• Collaborative Teams: Work in small teams of 10-12 with a licensed clinical lead—you are never alone.

Headlight by the numbers

• Access: Average time to see a W2 Clinician is 8.9 days (industry: 4 weeks); 80% of clients are seen within two weeks.
• Retention: 92% return rate for second sessions (industry: ~70%).
• Continuity of care: 94% continuity rate after four sessions (industry: 36%).
• Client engagement: 81% attendance for first scheduled appointment (industry: 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

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 registration in the state where prescribing (based on clinic location)
• Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) proficiency with demonstrated experience; familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations; ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues

Benefits

• W-2 role with medical, dental, and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
• Base salary and monthly bonus based on billed hours
• CEU support including earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
• Vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling, resources, and support
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Credentialing support, training and development opportunities, growth opportunities
• Convenient work from home or hybrid options

Pay

$145,000 - $203,800 a year