Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Virginia

📍 Location: Remote - Remote

🎓License Requirements: Active PMHNP license in Virginia (Multi-State or compact licensure preferred)!

💰 Compensation: Fee-for-Service; competitive per session pay structure 

⏰ Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time Flexible, part-time or full-time options available (afternoon, evening and weekend availability required) 

Who We Are:

We all walk around with an invisible backpack —  carrying our emotions, experiences and unspoken challenges. Like a physical backpack, it can grow heavy when filled with too much - We created Backpack Healthcare to help lighten that load.

At Backpack Healthcare, we’re reimagining mental health care for children, teens, and young adults. As a clinician-led, minority-owned organization, our mission is simple: when clinicians thrive, kids thrive. 

We are building a mental health system that is compassionate, innovative and sustainable – one that honors both the provider and the patient. At Backpack Healthcare, we are not just offering a job; we're offering purpose, flexibility and the chance to change lives everyday. If you’re ready to be a part of a collaborative, empowering and forward -thinking mental health movement, join our team and make a real impact by breaking barriers and healing young minds.. 

Your Role at Backpack Healthcare:

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with Backpack Healthcare, you’ll provide high-quality, compassionate psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults through a collaborative telehealth model. You’ll be part of a clinician-led team that values integrity, innovation, and integrated care delivery.

Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations via telehealth to assess each patient’s mental health needs.
• Formulate accurate, evidence-based diagnoses and collaborate with other professionals when interdisciplinary input is needed.

Treatment Planning and Implementation

• Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness, and adjust as needed for optimal outcomes.
• Provide supportive therapy, brief interventions, and psycho-education to promote emotional health and resilience.

Collaborative and Integrated Care

• Partner closely with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators to ensure coordinated, patient-centered treatment.
• Participate in case reviews and interdisciplinary meetings to support continuity of care and clinical excellence.

Education, Documentation, and Compliance

• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EHR to reflect patient progress and care coordination.
• Uphold all ethical, legal, and professional standards for psychiatric nursing practice.

Professional Growth and Development

• Stay informed about emerging research, evidence-based practices, and trends in psychiatric nursing.
• Participate in ongoing education, supervision, and team development initiatives designed to help clinicians thrive.

What We Are Looking For: 

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current, unrestricted PMHNP license (multi-state or compact licensure preferred).
• Board certification as PMHNP-BC.
• Experience with or passion for working with youth and families.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and empathy.
• Comfort and competence in a telehealth environment.
  
  

New graduates are welcome to apply — mentorship and clinical support are available.

How We Support You:

📚 Growth & Education – CEU reimbursement, clinical supervision, and advancement opportunities

💜 Supportive & Fun Team Culture – Join a collaborative network of clinicians and operators who care deeply about your success.

💰Competitive Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Match
• PTO

✨ Ready to Join Us?

Help us lighten the load — one backpack at a time.
Apply today and be part of a movement where your purpose and expertise truly matter.

Backpack Health is an Equal Opportunity Empl