Staff Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Telehealth

Legion Health

PMHNP delivering evidence-based telehealth psychiatry through Legion Health’s outpatient mental-health platform. Providing autonomous assessments, medication management, and brief psychotherapy with psychiatrist support.

Posted 8/16/2026full-timeRemote • South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychiatric care through telehealth, including comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, and evidence-based practices. Proficient in medication management and committed to patient-centered care while utilizing technology effectively.

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Active PMHNP LicenseClinical Assessment SkillsMedication Management SkillsTelehealth Care ExperienceDEA Registration

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentDiagnostic EvaluationRisk AnalysisIndividualized Treatment PlansMedication Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCompassionate Care

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemsTelehealth Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DEA Registration

Industry Keywords

Patient-Centered CareEvidence-Based CareMental Health ConditionsTelehealth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide psychiatric care through telehealth for conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, PTSD, and bipolar disorder
Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments covering mental-health history, medical history, diagnostic evaluation, and risk analysis
Create and execute individualized treatment plans combining medication management and brief psychotherapy as appropriate
Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care
Use evidence-based clinical protocols and responsible prescribing practices
Collaborate with psychiatrists and clinical peers through consultations and case reviews
Use technology and operational systems effectively to deliver reliable telehealth care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active, unrestricted state-issued authority to practice as a PMHNP in at least one U.S. state or jurisdiction
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfort providing care remotely and using electronic health record systems
Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate, evidence-based care
Active DEA individual practitioner registration is required by the application form
Full-time or part-time availability
Ability to provide telehealth care within the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Set your own schedule for optimal work-life balance
Work from home via telehealth
Significant administrative support, including scheduling, insurance verification, billing, prior authorizations, and pharmacy coordination
Patient acquisition and schedule-filling support
Collaborating physician coverage where applicable, with costs fully covered
Competitive, market-leading pay
Weekly pay
Full malpractice insurance coverage
Clinical autonomy
Best-in-class EHR, e-Prescribe, and AI tools with costs covered
Credentialing support, including all aspects and costs of credentialing with insurance plans
Reimbursement for licensure and DEA fees associated with licensing in other states as required
Evidence-based protocols and objective diagnostic tools for responsible prescribing
Community of clinical excellence with PMHNP and psychiatrist collaboration
Opportunities for professional growth and clinical leadership
Participation in innovation in mental health care and technology
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