Part-Time PMHNP - Virginia-Autonomous Practice

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Part-Time, Autonomous Practice

Remote · Active Virginia PMHNP License Required · Independent Practice Only

We're looking for a part-time PMHNP in Virginia who can practice autonomously and wants to do it within a team that actually collaborates.

Backpack Healthcare provides mental health care for children, teens, and young adults — all online, covered by most insurance. We're clinician-led and minority-owned, and Virginia's autonomous practice environment means we're looking specifically for PMHNPs who can practice independently — no MD collaboration agreement required.

You'll still be part of an integrated care team alongside therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators. Autonomous doesn't mean alone. It means you bring the full scope — and we build around it.

What this role looks like

You'll carry a part-time caseload providing comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults via telehealth. Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability is required — that's when families can actually show up.

Day-to-day you'll:

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate evidence-based diagnoses

Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families

Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness, and adjust as needed

Provide brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management

Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators in regular case reviews

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in our EHR

Educate families about diagnoses, treatment options, and what to expect