Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Headway is a pioneering healthcare technology company dedicated to simplifying the process for mental health professionals to accept insurance and build sustainable private practices. As an innovative platform, Headway offers licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners a unique opportunity to establish or expand their private practice with unmatched autonomy and support. This platform is designed specifically for those who want to focus on patient care without the administrative hassles typically associated with insurance credentialing, billing, and practice management. Headway helps providers connect with the largest insurance networks nationwide, enabling them to increase their earnings, grow their client base, and streamline their practice operations.

This role is ideal for fully licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners who hold a DEA or CDS number, ANCC or AANP board certification, a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance. As an independent contractor with Headway, you have the freedom to set your own hours, manage your caseload, and shape your practice environment according to your preferences. Whether you want to supplement your full-time employment by seeing patients part-time or establish a full-time practice, Headway provides the necessary tools and infrastructure to achieve your professional goals. The platform features hassle-free insurance credentialing, allowing practitioners to get credentialed for multiple states within as little as 30 days, thus expanding your reach to more patients.

Beyond credentialing, Headway offers competitive rates by partnering with top insurance plans nationwide, ensuring you maximize your income potential. Payments are predictable and processed bi-weekly, adding financial stability to your private practice. The platform also includes built-in Electronic Health Record (EHR) tools that provide real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, documentation templates, assessments, and more. This combination of features reduces administrative burden and frees you to prioritize clinical care.

Headway emphasizes compliance and audit support, ensuring you stay updated with insurance requirements and industry regulations to avoid any disruptions in your practice. Additionally, the platform offers free continuing education through Headway Academy, where you can earn CEUs and expand your expertise. This comprehensive approach helps you maintain professional development while running your practice efficiently.

For your patients, Headway enhances access to affordable mental health care by facilitating insurance acceptance and enabling instant insurance verification. This reduces barriers to care and improves your patients' experience by allowing seamless insurance checks and faster access to services. Headway’s commitment to supporting both providers and patients makes it a valuable partner for psychiatric nurse practitioners aiming to deliver life-changing care while managing a thriving private practice.

This role is classified as a 1099 independent contractor position, giving you full autonomy over your professional life. Headway does not employ mental health professionals who are not fully licensed; thus, only those meeting licensure requirements will be considered. The wage for this position can go up to $199.07 per hour, reflecting the high value and expertise expected of the psychiatric nurse practitioners in this role. Headway’s comprehensive support infrastructure and dedication to provider success make it an unparalleled platform for those looking to take control of their private practice and maximize their impact in mental health care.