Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Valera Health • New York, NY

29d • Remote

About The Position

Are you a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ready to revolutionize mental healthcare from the comfort of your home? Join Valera Health, a leader at the forefront of tele-mental health, where your passion for compassionate, evidence-based care meets purpose. We are dedicated to making high-quality mental health care accessible and affordable for all. We’re currently expanding our team and looking for exceptional, driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) for part-time roles. The Valera Advantage: Focus on Care, Not Clutter. We believe clinicians should focus on what they do best: delivering outstanding patient care. Our collaborative model and robust technology are designed to eliminate administrative burdens, allowing you to maximize your clinical impact.

Requirements

• Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensure in New York
• Active DEA licensure
• Medicaid ID#
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting

Nice To Haves

• A reliable, self-starter mentality—capable of working independently yet thriving as part of a high-performing team.
• A profound commitment to working with diverse patient populations and diagnoses.
• Experience working with children and adolescents, six years and up.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychiatric telehealth services, including initial assessments and follow-up appointments, adhering to APA and AACAP evidence-based guidelines.
• Diagnose, provide psychoeducation, offer supportive psychotherapy, and prescribe psychotropic medications using cutting-edge psychopharmacology.
• Educate patients thoroughly on the risks, benefits, and alternatives of treatment, setting reasonable outcome expectations.
• Work seamlessly within our multidisciplinary care team (Psychiatrists, Therapists, Health Coaches) and with dedicated Health Navigators who handle patient engagement and logistics.
• Manage a caseload, swiftly check your inbox daily, respond to non-urgent clinical questions within two business days, and ensure timely documentation (notes signed within 48 hours).
• Commitment of at least 15 clinical hours per week (including supervision).
• Targeting 15-28 hours a week of direct patient care.
• Active participation in our team-based approach with clinicians and navigators.

Benefits

• Flexibility of working remotely with part-time or full-time hours that fit your life.
• Collaborative agreements and regular clinical rounds with licensed psychiatrists, including regular supervision during your first two months.
• Malpractice insurance is provided by Valera.
• EMR and technology systems to ensure efficient and effective care delivery.
• Clinical training to continually refine your skills (CEUs may be available).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed