Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Part-Time, Full-Time

Legion Health

PMHNP delivering evidence-based telehealth psychiatric care through Legion Health’s technology-enabled outpatient psychiatry network. Evaluating patients, managing medications, and creating individualized treatment plans.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating a range of mental health conditions, utilizing evidence-based treatments and tailored care plans. Proficient in remote patient-centered psychiatric care and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active PMHNP License in North CarolinaBoard Certification as PMHNP (ANCC)Active DEA RegistrationClinical Assessment and Diagnostic SkillsTelehealth Experience

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentMedication ManagementTreatment Plan DevelopmentEvidence-Based TreatmentsPsychotherapy Techniques

Soft Skills

Compassionate CareExcellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemsTelehealth Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

PMHNP Board CertificationDEA Registration

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthDepressionAnxietyADHDPTSDBipolar DisorderPatient-Centered Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and treat patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, PTSD, and bipolar disorder
Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental health, medical history, and risk analysis
Use novel evidence-based treatments
Promote compassion, respect, and empathy in patient interactions and care approaches
Create and execute tailored treatment plans combining medication and brief psychotherapy
Work with other mental health and medical professionals
Explore and integrate new therapeutic techniques and technologies
Participate in case reviews with peers and physicians
Provide patient-centered psychiatric care remotely via telehealth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active, unrestricted license as a PMHNP in North Carolina
Board certification as a PMHNP (ANCC)
Active DEA registration
At least 1 year of professional experience practicing as a PMHNP
Commitment to a minimum 1-year tenure with the team
Comfort providing care remotely via telehealth
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfort using technology and electronic health record systems
Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care

Benefits

Comp & perks

Set your own schedule for optimal work-life balance
Work from home via telehealth
Significant administrative support, including patient scheduling, insurance verification, billing, prior authorizations, and pharmacy coordination
Clinical autonomy
Patient acquisition and schedule-filling support
Psychiatrist consultation and peer case review
Competitive, market-leading pay reflecting experience and performance
Weekly pay
Full malpractice insurance coverage
EHR and e-prescribe tools covered
Credentialing support, including costs associated with credentialing with insurance plans
One-hour psychiatric intakes and 30-minute follow-ups
Evidence-based protocols and objective diagnostic tools for responsible prescribing
Community of clinical excellence alongside PMHNPs and psychiatrists
Opportunities for clinical leadership and professional growth
Participation in mental-health innovation and technology initiatives
Reimbursement for fees associated with licensure in other states as required by Legion
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