Location & Practice Overview

Base Location San Diego, CA
Practice Model Private practice supported by the Headway platform
Department Outpatient Psychiatry
Care Setting Outpatient with telehealth and in-person options
Position Structure 1099 independent contractor role with clinical autonomy

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients.
  • Provide ongoing medication management, including monitoring efficacy and side effects through follow-up visits.
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the platform’s integrated EHR system.
  • Offer appointments via telehealth or in-person formats according to patient and provider preference.
  • Coordinate care with other behavioral health clinicians when clinically indicated.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold full California licensure and board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. New graduates who meet all licensing and credentialing requirements may be considered.

Education
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited PMHNP program
Board Certification
ANCC or AANP certification as PMHNP-BC
Licensure
Active California RN and NP licenses (or eligibility to obtain)
DEA & Identifiers
Valid DEA or CDS registration and active NPI number required
Additional Requirements
Active malpractice insurance; CAQH profile preferred; prior psychiatric NP experience preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Providers earn competitive rates through insurance networks under a 1099 independent contractor arrangement. Traditional employee benefits such as health insurance or retirement plans are not included.

  • Hourly compensation range of $144–$222 with predictable bi-weekly payments
  • Free insurance credentialing handled by the platform
  • Access to free continuing education through Headway Academy
  • Provider maintains responsibility for an active individual malpractice insurance policy

Schedule & Work Environment

Schedule Flexibility Fully flexible — providers set their own hours and caseload
Call Requirement None
Visit Structure Standard outpatient sessions typically lasting 30–60 minutes
Work Setting Provider-determined mix of telehealth and in-person appointments using the platform’s integrated EHR and scheduling tools

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Clinicians deliver outpatient psychiatric care focused on evaluation, medication management, and ongoing treatment monitoring for patients seeking mental health support.

Age Groups Adults and adolescents
Clinical Focus Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
Care Setting Outpatient
Encounter Types Initial evaluations, follow-up visits, and treatment monitoring

About Headway

Headway operates a platform that enables licensed behavioral health providers to build or expand private practices by managing insurance credentialing, billing, and related administrative tasks. Providers retain clinical autonomy while gaining access to insurance networks and integrated practice tools for scheduling and documentation.

Organization Type Behavioral health practice platform
Primary Service Insurance credentialing, billing support, and practice tools for providers
Care Model Supported Private practice with telehealth and in-person options
Network Reach Nationwide insurance network access

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does insurance credentialing typically take through Headway?
The platform provides free credentialing support. Specific timelines can vary; candidates should confirm current processing times directly with Headway during the application process.
Can new graduates without prior psychiatric NP experience apply?
Yes. New graduates who hold full California licensure, board certification, DEA registration, NPI, and active malpractice insurance may be considered.
Does Headway provide malpractice insurance coverage?
No. Providers are responsible for maintaining their own active malpractice insurance policy.
Is there a minimum patient volume or required caseload?
Patient volume is determined entirely by the provider. There is no mandated minimum caseload stated in the posting.

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in San Diego, CA

This 1099 opportunity allows board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to operate an independent outpatient practice in San Diego with platform-level support for insurance access and administrative workflows. Clinicians retain full control over their schedule, caseload size, and the balance of telehealth versus in-person visits while focusing on psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults and adolescents. The arrangement removes the overhead of traditional practice management by handling credentialing and billing, enabling providers to concentrate on clinical decision-making. Compensation is structured as an hourly range tied to insurance network rates with bi-weekly payouts. The model suits both part-time and full-time practitioners seeking autonomy in California’s outpatient behavioral health landscape without on-call obligations or fixed clinic hours.

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