Location & Practice Overview

This independent-contractor role is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and delivered entirely through a secure telehealth platform. Practitioners work remotely with partner telehealth organizations that provide mental health services, without assignment to a specific hospital, clinic, or physical outpatient site.

Practice Type Telehealth psychiatric services
Care Setting Fully virtual / remote
Geographic Context Allentown, PA (remote delivery)
Organizational Model Independent contractor supporting partner telehealth providers

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental status assessments via an encrypted, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within the practitioner’s licensed scope and DEA authority.
  • Formulate and adjust individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient response.
  • Document evaluations, treatment decisions, and follow-up care accurately in the designated electronic clinical system.
  • Coordinate relevant clinical information with multidisciplinary team members involved in the patient’s care.

The role centers on independent clinical decision-making in a remote environment while maintaining required documentation and privacy standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold current professional credentials that permit independent psychiatric practice and controlled-substance prescribing under applicable Pennsylvania and federal regulations.

Licensure
Active, unencumbered Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license
DEA Registration
Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to credentialing
Technical Skills
Proficiency with remote healthcare platforms and electronic clinical documentation
Experience
No minimum years of experience specified in the posting

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is structured on a competitive independent-contractor basis with explicit protection for no-shows and late cancellations. Specific employee benefits are not included in the available posting.

  • Compensation: $100–$150 per hour
  • Reimbursement for patient no-shows and late cancellations
  • 1099 independent-contractor classification

Schedule & Work Environment

Work Arrangement Fully remote / telehealth
Scheduling Model Flexible; practitioner organizes own availability
Hours Guarantee No guaranteed weekly hours disclosed
Environment Home-based secure digital platform

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The posting does not specify age ranges, diagnostic categories, or acuity levels. Care is delivered to individuals seeking remote psychiatric services through the partner telehealth platform.

Encounter Type Virtual psychiatric consultations
Care Pathway Outpatient telehealth mental health services
Population Detail Not further defined in the available posting

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of the position is the delivery of evidence-based psychiatric care through telehealth, centered on assessment and ongoing pharmacological management.

Assessment Psychiatric evaluation and mental-health needs assessment
Pharmacotherapy Psychotropic medication management
Treatment Planning Individualized evidence-based psychiatric treatment plans

Role Highlights

This PMHNP opportunity combines independent clinical practice with the flexibility of a remote healthcare delivery model. The contractor arrangement is particularly suited to practitioners seeking control over their professional availability while providing psychiatric services through an established telehealth network.

  • Independent 1099 practice rather than a traditional salaried clinical position
  • Remote psychiatric care delivered without assignment to a specific physical clinic or hospital
  • Flexible practitioner-managed availability and caseload volume
  • Compensation protection for qualifying patient no-shows and late cancellations
  • Opportunity to provide psychiatric assessment and medication management through a partner telehealth network

About Seasoned Recruitment

Seasoned Recruitment is a U.S.-based, female- and diversity-owned healthcare staffing and recruiting firm. The organization specializes exclusively in healthcare placements, connecting nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, allied health professionals, and clinical support staff with employers nationwide. Recruiters are U.S.-based and possess a minimum of five years of dedicated healthcare recruiting experience.

Organization Type Healthcare staffing and recruitment agency
Ownership Female- and diversity-owned
Focus Nurses, APPs, physicians, allied health, clinical support
Geographic Reach Nationwide U.S. placements

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the specific telehealth platform or healthcare organization identified?
No. Seasoned Recruitment partners with telehealth providers, but the particular clinical organization operating the platform is not named in the available posting.
Must candidates hold a Pennsylvania license and reside in the state?
An active unencumbered PMHNP license is required. Whether Pennsylvania-specific licensure or residency is mandatory should be confirmed directly with the recruiter during the screening process.
Is national board certification as a PMHNP required?
The posting does not explicitly list national board certification as a requirement. Candidates should verify this expectation with Seasoned Recruitment during credentialing discussions.
Who provides malpractice insurance for this 1099 role?
Malpractice insurance arrangements are not specified in the available advertisement and should be clarified with the recruiter before accepting a contract.
Are there minimum weekly hour or availability commitments?
The posting emphasizes flexible scheduling and does not disclose minimum weekly hours, required days, or on-call obligations. Exact expectations should be confirmed prior to contract acceptance.

Remote Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Allentown, PA

Seasoned Recruitment is offering a remote Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) opportunity in Allentown, Pennsylvania, focused on outpatient psychiatric care through telehealth services. The position connects advanced practice nursing with a virtual mental health delivery model, allowing practitioners to work with patients seeking psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management without relying on a traditional office-based practice. Unlike conventional hospital or clinic positions, this opportunity operates through partner telehealth organizations and an independent contractor arrangement. Its clinical focus is particularly relevant to PMHNP professionals interested in delivering remote psychiatric services while maintaining an independent approach to organizing their clinical availability and professional workload.

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