About The Position
Affect provides 100% virtual behavioral health treatment that combines mobile technology with counseling and medical services. Its approach integrates a smartphone app with a dedicated care team to deliver real-time, data-driven treatment. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) leads member care in collaboration with counselors, therapists, peer support specialists, and case managers, providing evidence-based treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. The position is available full-time or part-time in New Mexico and requires an active, unrestricted New Mexico license. The role includes telehealth evaluations and follow-up care, medication prescribing as appropriate, and responding to member questions. Affect does not prescribe controlled substances other than Suboxone for opioid use disorder. The company provides training in evidence-based treatment approaches; medication decisions remain at the provider’s discretion in collaboration with the member. Providers document care in Healthie and collaborate with the care team, including occasional scheduled meetings. The role requires a quiet, private office and reliable internet for HIPAA-compliant telehealth visits. Affect offers remote flexibility, competitive compensation, professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture. The company covers the cost of obtaining multistate licensure.
Requirements
- Hold an active, verifiable PMHNP license in the state or states where practicing and in the state of residence if it is not New Mexico; an active, unrestricted New Mexico license is required.
- Have at least two years of experience, ideally in addiction or mental health treatment. Relevant prior experience may be considered for PMHNPs with less than two years of experience.
- Have experience prescribing Suboxone and active DEA registration.
- Be willing to obtain multistate licensure.
- Demonstrate empathy for members facing behavioral health challenges.
- Be comfortable using technology, including EHRs and mobile apps.
- Have a quiet, private office and reliable internet connection for HIPAA-compliant telehealth visits.
Nice To Haves
- Medicaid enrollment is a plus.
- Experience in addiction or mental health treatment is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and follow-up telehealth evaluations.
- Deliver care for substance use and mental health conditions.
- Prescribe medications as appropriate and answer member questions.
- Complete documentation in the Healthie EHR.
- Collaborate with the care team and attend occasional scheduled team meetings.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Remote flexibility
- Professional growth
- Supportive culture
- Cost of multistate licensure covered by Affect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
