Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Job Description
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Location: North Chesterfield, VA Hybrid or Virtual-Only
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099) | Part-Time (20+ hours per week) with potential to grow

About Circle of Wellness
Circle of Wellness is a thriving outpatient mental health practice in North Chesterfield, Virginia.

Our mission is to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and comprehensive mental health care for individuals, families, and couples across all stages of life. Were expanding our services to include psychiatric medication management and the launch of our Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and were seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join us as an independent contractor. This is an unique opportunity to help shape a growing service line within a supportive, established practice.

The Role
The PMHNP will provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for clients receiving outpatient therapy and those enrolled in our new IOP. Youll collaborate closely with our clinical team to ensure continuity of care, while enjoying the flexibility to create your own schedule and see clients virtually or in-person. Were looking for a confident, experienced provider who values clinical autonomy, professionalism, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management
• Coordinate with therapists and IOP clinicians to ensure integrated client care
• Document services thoroughly and timely in the EHR
• Maintain a consistent caseload (minimum 20 client hours weekly)
• Provide care to clients typically ages 1265, depending on experience
• Participate in collaborative case discussions as needed

Qualifications

• Licensed PMHNP in Virginia (required)
• At least 2 years of psychiatric experience (outpatient or IOP experience strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with outpatient billing, coding, and documentation standards
• Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable seeing clients virtually or in a hybrid model

Compensation & Structure

• This is a 1099 independent contractor role.
• 60/40 split to start (clinician retains 60%)
• Increase to 6570% after 6 months based on caseload and performance
• Minimum commitment of 20 client hours per week
• Option to expand to full-time as demand increases

Important Notes:

• Contractor is responsible for maintaining their own malpractice insurance and collaborative agreement
• Circle of Wellness provides billing, scheduling, and administrative support
• Flexible hours and fully virtual work available

Why Join Circle of Wellness?

• Be part of a growing practice expanding into psychiatric and IOP services
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values your expertise
• Enjoy the flexibility of private practice with the stability of an established organization
• Make an impact in a practice that prioritizes care, connection, and clinical integrity

To Apply
If youre an experienced PMHNP looking for a flexible, meaningful partnership with a growing team, wed love to connect. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to View email address on ziprecruiter.com and share your areas of expertise, preferred schedule, and start availability.

Flexible work from home options available.