Part-Time PMHNP – Autonomous Practice

Backpack Healthcare

Part-Time PMHNP providing psychiatric care for children, teens, and young adults via telehealth. Working autonomously within a collaborative team of therapists and psychiatrists for Backpack Healthcare.

Posted 6/24/2026part-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive fee-for-service per-session pay
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision (for eligible team members)
PTO based on employment status
CEU reimbursement
Clinical mentorship and case consultation — new graduates are welcome
A collaborative team that treats integrated care as the standard, not the exception

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Hard Skills & Tools

psychiatric evaluationsevidence-based diagnosesindividualized treatment planspsychotropic medicationsmedication managementpsychoeducationcase reviewsEHR documentation

Soft Skills

clinical judgmentclear communicationempathyindependent practicecollaboration

Certifications

Virginia PMHNP licensePMHNP-BC board certificationDEA licenseMaster's degree in PMHNPDoctoral degree in PMHNP