About this role

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Part-Time, Autonomous Practice Remote · Active Virginia PMHNP License Required · Independent Practice Only
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We're looking for a part-time PMHNP in Virginia who can practice autonomously and wants to do it within a team that actually collaborates.
Backpack Healthcare provides mental health care for children, teens, and young adults — all online, covered by most insurance. We're clinician-led and minority-owned, and Virginia's autonomous practice environment means we're looking specifically for PMHNPs who can practice independently — no MD collaboration agreement required.
You'll still be part of an integrated care team alongside therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators. Autonomous doesn't mean alone. It means you bring the full scope — and we build around it.
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What this role looks like
You'll carry a part-time caseload providing comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults via telehealth. Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability is required — that's when families can actually show up.
Day-to-day you'll:
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate evidence-based diagnoses</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness, and adjust as needed</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators in regular case reviews</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain accurate, timely documentation in our EHR</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Educate families about diagnoses, treatment options, and what to expect</li>
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What we offer
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Competitive fee-for-service per-session pay</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">401(k) with company match</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Medical, dental, and vision (for eligible team members)</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">PTO based on employment status</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">CEU reimbursement</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Clinical mentorship and case consultation — new graduates are welcome</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A collaborative team that treats integrated care as the standard, not the exception</li>
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What we're looking for
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Active, unrestricted Virginia PMHNP license (multi-state or compact preferred)</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ability to practice independently without an MD collaboration agreement — required</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">PMHNP-BC board certification</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Active DEA license</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with or strong interest in working with youth and families</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfortable working independently in a telehealth environment</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and genuine empathy</li>
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Who we are
We've served 12,000+ kids and families since 2020. 78% of families report their child is doing better after three months. We built Backpack because the old model wasn't working — for kids or for the clinicians trying to help them.
When clinicians thrive, kids thrive. That's not a tagline. It's how we build.
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Backpack Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in age, background, identity, and experience — and we mean it.
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