Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Private Practice

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Wage : Between $144-$222 an hour

Imagine building a flexible private practice on your own terms! As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, you have the opportunity to see patients alongside a full-time job or develop a thriving full-time practice. Headway simplifies insurance acceptance, enhances your earnings, and allows you to focus on what you love—patient care—without the typical administrative burdens. All of this is available on a free-to-use platform with no long-term commitment.

About the Role

This role is designed for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners eager to start or expand their private practice. At Headway, we offer the tools, resources, and support needed to navigate insurance complexities, streamline operations, and prioritize patient care.

About You

You hold a valid psychiatric nurse practitioner license, a DEA or CDS number , ANCC board certification, a valid NPI number , and malpractice insurance .

You aspire to start or grow your private practice while maintaining control over your schedule, client load, and work environment.

Why Partner with Headway?

As an independent provider with Headway, you’ll enjoy :

Hassle-free Insurance Credentialing : Get credentialed in multiple states at no cost within just 30 days.

Increased Earnings : Gain competitive rates with top insurance plans nationwide.

Predictable Bi-weekly Payments : Rely on secure payouts directly from Headway.

Integrated EHR Tools : Access scheduling, secure client messaging, documentation templates, and more.

Compliance & Audit Support : Stay informed about insurance requirements and industry regulations.

Free Continuing Education : Earn CEUs and enhance your expertise through Headway Academy.

How Headway Supports Your Patients

Increased Access : We make it easier for your clients to obtain affordable care through their insurance.

Instant Verification : Clients can check their insurance status effortlessly, allowing for uninterrupted care.

Important Notes

This is a 1099 independent contractor position, granting you full autonomy over your practice, including hours and caseload management.

Headway currently cannot support mental health professionals who aren’t fully licensed. If your application is rejected due to incomplete licensure, you may reapply once your license is valid.

About Headway

At Headway, we empower mental health providers to integrate insurance by credentialing you with major networks, handling billing and administrative tasks, and helping to stabilize your income with higher rates. Focus on what really matters : providing transformative care. Let us manage the rest.

Wage : Between $144-$222 an hour

Are you a licensed Psychiatric Nurse ready to launch or grow your private practice? Headway can help enhance your earnings through insurance!

Supporting thousands of mental health clinicians across the United States, Headway's mission is to transform the mental healthcare system for access and affordability. We equip practitioners with the necessary tools and resources to run a thriving private practice.

Mental health clinicians use Headway for various services, from conducting psychotherapy sessions to managing and overseeing medication. Whether you’re a newcomer to private practice or have an established practice, we look forward to supporting your goals!

By joining the Headway community, we will assist you in :

Accepting insurance seamlessly by credentialing you with major networks and managing all billing and admin tasks.

Maintaining a flexible schedule by determining your own client load, enabling you to choose working hours that suit you.

Expanding your patient base with marketing support and patient referrals.

We’ll also support your patients by

Offering personalized assistance to clinicians and clients to simplify the process of seeking and providing care.

Instantly and automatically verifying client insurance benefits, ensuring timely access to care and enabling you to treat your patients confidently.

We offer these services completely free of charge! Headway is designed for flexibility, allowing you to set your hours and decide whether to see patients in-person or through telehealth while working from home.

We accept the following licenses on a state-by-state basis :

• APRN-CNP / APRN-FPA / APRN-PA
• APN
• PMHNP-BC
• NP

Ready to get started?

If you are a fully-licensed, ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with the following qualifications, we are excited to assist you :

Please note, we cannot serve mental health professionals without full licensure. Applications will be rejected until a valid license is obtained.