Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Part-Time, Autonomous Practice Remote • Active Virginia PMHNP License Required • Independent Practice Only We're looking for a part-time PMHNP in Virginia who can practice autonomously and wants to do it within a team that actually collaborates. Backpack Healthcare provides mental health care for children, teens, and young adults — all online, covered by most insurance. We're clinician-led and minority-owned, and Virginia's autonomous practice environment means we're looking specifically for PMHNPs who can practice independently — no MD collaboration agreement required. You'll still be part of an integrated care team alongside therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators. Autonomous doesn't mean alone. It means you bring the full scope — and we build around it. What this role looks like You'll carry a part-time caseload providing comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults via telehealth. Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability is required — that's when families can actually show up. Day-to-day you'll: • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate evidence-based diagnoses • Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness, and adjust as needed • Provide brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management • Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators in regular case reviews • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in our EHR • Educate families about diagnoses, treatment options, and what to expect What we offer • Competitive fee-for-service per-session pay • 401(k) with company match • Medical, dental, and vision (for eligible team members) • PTO based on employment status • CEU reimbursement • Clinical mentorship and case consultation — new graduates are welcome • A collaborative team that treats integrated care as the standard, not the exception What we're looking for • Active, unrestricted Virginia PMHNP license (multi-state or compact preferred) • 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 • Experience with or strong interest in working with youth and families • Comfortable working independently in a telehealth environment • Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and genuine empathy Who we are We've served 12,000+ kids and families since 2020. 78% of families report their child is doing better after three months. We built Backpack because the old model wasn't working — for kids or for the clinicians trying to help them. When clinicians thrive, kids thrive. That's not a tagline. It's how we build. Backpack Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in age, background, identity, and experience — and we mean it.
Backpack Healthcare provides clinician-led, telehealth mental health services for children, teens, and young adults, offering integrated care with therapists and psychiatrists and accepting insurance.
