Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Headway is a pioneering healthcare platform dedicated to empowering mental health providers, including licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners (PNPs), to build and expand their private practices efficiently and flexibly. The company operates within the healthcare technology sector, specializing in connecting mental health professionals with insurance providers and simplifying the administrative complexities that often hinder practice growth and patient care. Headway’s free-to-use, all-in-one digital platform enables PNPs to accept insurance, streamline their operations, and focus on delivering quality psychiatric care without the typical burdens of paperwork, billing, and credentialing. As part of its commitment to mental health innovation, Headway offers robust tools and resources that facilitate hassle-free credentialing, predictable payments, compliance support, and electronic health record (EHR) integration. This model is designed for psychiatric nurse practitioners who value autonomy and control over their practice schedules, caseloads, and work environments, making it possible to either start a new private practice or scale an existing one.

About the role: The Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at Headway is designed for professionals who want to leverage their clinical expertise while enjoying the flexibility and independence that comes with operating under a 1099 independent contractor arrangement. This role allows you to manage your own practice with complete autonomy—set your hours, choose your clients, and deliver psychiatric care in a way that suits your lifestyle and professional goals. You will have access to a nationwide network of insurance providers through Headway’s platform, enabling you to secure competitive reimbursement rates and expand your patient base. Moreover, the platform offers built-in EHR tools such as real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, documentation templates, and clinical assessments, enhancing the efficiency of your practice and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Headway also provides ongoing professional development opportunities through free continuing education credits, equipping you to remain at the forefront of psychiatric nursing and mental health care best practices. With pay rates up to $176.17 per hour, this opportunity combines financial reward with professional freedom and the support structure necessary to minimize administrative overhead. Ultimately, if you are a fully licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner looking to grow or establish a thriving private practice that truly prioritizes patient care, Headway offers a remarkable platform and community to bring these ambitions to fruition.