Remote PartTime Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Bright Shadows Telepsychiatry Services is seeking an experienced Autonomous Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment for children, adolescents, and adults via telehealth and hybrid care delivery. This role is ideal for a self-directed, clinically confident provider who is able to practice independently in accordance with state scope-of-practice laws, maintain strong documentation and compliance standards, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments
• Diagnose mental health and co-occurring conditions using DSM-5-TR criteria
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within scope of practice
• Provide follow-up medication management and treatment monitoring
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, and community supports
• Maintain patient safety protocols, including crisis intervention and escalation procedures

• Independently manage clinical caseload and treatment decisions
• Adhere to all state licensure, collaborative, or independent practice requirements
• Maintain current knowledge of psychopharmacology and best practices
• Ensure timely completion of documentation, chart closure, and orders
• Uphold professional, ethical, and regulatory standards

• Deliver care via secure telehealth platforms
• Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation
• Comply with HIPAA, state regulations, and payer requirements
• Support quality improvement, audits, and credentialing activities as needed

• Active PMHNP certification (ANCC or equivalent)
• Current unencumbered RN and APRN/NP license in VA or MD
• Autonomous or independent practice eligibility per state law
• DEA registration (and state controlled substance registration if applicable)
• Minimum 1–2 years of psychiatric prescribing experience
• Experience providing telehealth psychiatric services
• Malpractice insurance meeting organizational requirements

• Multi-state licensure (e.g., NC, VA, MD, etc.)
• Experience with children/adolescents and complex mental health conditions
• Knowledge of value-based care, quality metrics, or collaborative care models
• Bilingual or culturally responsive care experience

• Maintain agreed-upon weekly patient volume and schedule availability
• Close charts within 72 hours of service
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and quality initiatives
• Support continuity of care and patient engagement goals

(Varies by employment type)

• Competitive per-visit or hourly rate
• Flexible scheduling
• Full autonomy with administrative support

• Competitive salary or hourly compensation
• Paid time off and holidays
• Credentialing and malpractice support
• Professional development opportunities

This is a remote position.