Part-Time PMHNP -Autonomous Practice

Backpack Healthcare•Lebanon, NH

23h•Remote

About The Position

Backpack Healthcare is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Virginia who can practice autonomously. This role involves providing online mental health care to children, teens, and young adults, covered by most insurance. As a clinician-led and minority-owned company, we are looking for PMHNPs who can practice independently without requiring an MD collaboration agreement. While autonomous, you will be part of an integrated care team, collaborating with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators. The role requires afternoon, evening, and weekend availability to accommodate families' schedules.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Virginia PMHNP license (multi-state or compact preferred)
Ability to practice independently without an MD collaboration agreement
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

Responsibilities

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