Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Headway is an innovative healthcare platform dedicated to supporting mental health providers by simplifying the often complex and time-consuming process of insurance credentialing, billing, and administrative tasks. As a company, Headway focuses exclusively on mental health professionals and provides them with tools and resources that enable them to concentrate on delivering high-quality patient care without the burden of managing insurance and operations themselves. Their platform connects providers with the nation’s largest insurance networks, helping to boost revenues, secure competitive payment rates, and facilitate predictable bi-weekly payments, all while ensuring a stress-free experience. Headway offers a user-friendly electronic health record (EHR) system, with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, customized documentation templates, and assessment tools, streamlining daily practice workflow through technology. Further, they provide compliance and audit support to help providers stay current with industry regulations and requirements, as well as offer continuing education opportunities through Headway Academy to enrich providers' professional expertise.

The position currently open is for a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is looking to either start or expand their private practice using Headway’s platform. This role is completely flexible, intended for independent contractors working on a 1099 basis, offering full autonomy over their practice including schedule and client workload. With compensation of up to $180 per hour, this opportunity allows psychiatric nurse practitioners to manage a thriving practice without the administrative stress that typically accompanies insurance and billing processes. Practitioners who partner with Headway receive free credentialing services (which can be completed in multiple states within as little as 30 days), access to a nationwide network of top insurance plans, and reliable payments facilitated directly through the platform. Besides the financial and operational benefits, Headway focuses on improving patient access to affordable care using insurance, with instant insurance verification features for clients. This role is ideal for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners holding DEA or CDS numbers, relevant board certifications (ANCC or AANP), an active NPI number, and malpractice insurance.

By joining Headway, psychiatric nurse practitioners gain the opportunity to build and maintain a flexible, insurance-accepting private practice with full control over their work environment and personal schedule. The platform supports providers in delivering seamless, effective patient care while lifting the often overwhelming administrative responsibilities. Headway’s comprehensive support—ranging from credentialing and billing to continuing education—significantly reduces overhead and allows practitioners to expand their impact by serving more clients with less hassle. This role provides an excellent balance of professional freedom, enhanced earning potential, and a robust support system, making it a unique and appealing opportunity for psychiatric nurse practitioners dedicated to mental health care.