Staff Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Remote | Telehealth | Full-Time or Part-Time | North Carolina

Legion Health is a technology-forward psychiatry company delivering world-class outpatient mental health care while expanding access for patients through insurance. We prioritize clinician well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive compensation package and fostering a vibrant, collaborative culture.

About the role

Practice at the top of your license, from wherever you do your best work. This role is designed for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) who want meaningful clinical autonomy without having to build and operate a private practice alone. Full-time and part-time positions are available to provide psychiatric care through telehealth.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care for conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, PTSD, bipolar disorder, etc.
• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental-health history, medical history, diagnostic evaluation, and risk analysis.
• Create and execute individualized treatment plans that may combine medication management and brief psychotherapy.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care.
• Use evidence-based clinical protocols and responsible prescribing practices.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and clinical peers through consultations and case reviews.
• Use technology and operational systems effectively to deliver reliable telehealth care.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted state-issued authority to practice as a PMHNP in at least one U.S. state or jurisdiction.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort providing care remotely and using electronic health record systems.
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate, evidence-based 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: Handle patient care while we manage scheduling, insurance verification, billing, prior authorizations, pharmacy coordination, etc.
• Patient Acquisition: We fill your schedule, eliminating the need for self-marketing.
• Collaborating Physician Coverage: Where applicable, we provide and fully cover collaborating psychiatrist costs.
• Competitive Pay: Market-leading compensation rates.
• Weekly Pay: Immediate financial benefit and planning ease with weekly payments.
• Legal Protection: Full malpractice insurance coverage provided.
• Clinical Autonomy: Trust in your expertise to do what’s best for patients.
• Technical Support: Best-in-class EHR, e-Prescribe, and AI tools covered.
• Credentialing Support: We handle all aspects and costs of credentialing with insurance plans, including commercial, ACA, and government.
• Licensure and DEA Coverage: Reimbursement for fees associated with licensing in other states as required.
• Commitment to Responsible Prescribing: Rigorous, evidence-based protocols and objective diagnostic tools.
• Community of Clinical Excellence: Work alongside top PMHNPs and psychiatrists from prestigious institutions like 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: Participate in advancing mental health care through superior clinical care and technology.
• Resources: Premium subscriptions to UpToDate, Carlat, and other tools.
• Exclusive Events: Engage with colleagues through in-person and virtual events.

Pay

$150K–$300K per year, depending on completed patient-care hours.

Schedule

Full-time or part-time positions are available. Fully remote within the United States.

Clinical Advisory Board

Legion’s Clinical Advisory Board brings together nationally recognized psychiatrists, physician executives, telepsychiatry pioneers, and primary-care leaders. They help shape clinical quality standards, evidence-based care protocols, prescribing safeguards, risk-management practices, and continuous quality-improvement efforts.

• Madhukar Trivedi, M.D. — Psychiatrist; Professor of Psychiatry and Distinguished Chair in Mental Health at UT Southwestern
• Alexander Ruvalcaba, M.D. — Psychiatrist; Physician Executive at MultiCare Behavioral Health Network
• Jon Kole, M.D. — Psychiatrist; Senior Medical Director at Headspace
• Liberty Eberly, D.O. — Psychiatrist; Co-Founder and Former Chief Medical Officer at innovaTel Telepsychiatry
• John Lusins, M.D. — Psychiatrist; Founder and President at South Texas Mental Health Associates
• Jacqueline Champlain, M.D. — Family Medicine Physician; Lead Physician at WellMed and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians