Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Oklahoma

Backpack Healthcare•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Remote

About The Position

Backpack Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and clinically strong Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a part-time, remote telehealth position serving children, teens, and young adults in Oklahoma. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to be part of an integrated care team, including therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators. The position is ideal for those looking to supplement an existing role, balance family commitments, or expand their telehealth practice while making a meaningful impact. Backpack Healthcare is clinician-led, minority-owned, and focused on providing accessible mental health care.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Oklahoma PMHNP license.
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 children, adolescents, and families.
Comfort working independently in a telehealth environment.
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and genuine empathy.
Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability is required.

Nice To Haves

Multi-state or compact licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults through telehealth.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop diagnostic formulations.
Create individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and families.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring effectiveness, safety, and clinical progress.
Provide brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management.
Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators through regular case consultation.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EHR.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and expected outcomes.