📍 Location & Practice Overview
- Base location: San Diego, CA
- Department: Outpatient Psychiatry
- Practice type: Private Practice via Headway Platform
- Care setting: Outpatient / Telehealth
- Patient population: Adults and adolescents requiring psychiatric care
📋 Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients
- Conduct follow-up visits to monitor treatment efficacy and side effects
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the platform EHR system
- Offer telehealth and/or in-person appointments based on patient and provider preference
- Coordinate care with other behavioral health providers when clinically indicated
✅ Requirements
Education
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited PMHNP program
Board Certification
ANCC or AANP Board Certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) required
License
Active California RN and NP License (or eligible to obtain)
Experience
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experience preferred; new graduates with full licensure considered
DEA
Valid DEA or CDS registration required
Additional
Valid NPI number and active malpractice insurance required; CAQH profile preferred
⏱ Schedule & Work Environment
- Schedule: Fully flexible – set your own hours and caseload
- Call Requirement: None
- Patient Volume: Provider-determined
- Visit Length: Standard outpatient sessions (typically 30-60 minutes)
- EMR System: Headway integrated EHR platform
- Remote Option: Telehealth available; in-person also supported
💰 Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $144–$222 per hour
- Performance Incentives: Competitive rates through insurance networks
- Health, Dental, Vision: Not applicable (1099 contractor)
- CME Allowance: Free continuing education through Headway Academy
- PTO: Flexible self-managed time off
- Retirement plan (401k): Not applicable (1099 contractor)
- Malpractice coverage: Provider responsible (active policy required)
- Credentialing support: Free hassle-free insurance credentialing provided
⭐ Why Join Us
- Build or grow your own private practice with full autonomy over schedule and caseload
- Access to Headway’s nationwide insurance networks without administrative burden
- Predictable bi-weekly payments and streamlined billing handled by the platform
- Built-in EHR, scheduling, and documentation tools designed for psychiatric providers
- Focus exclusively on patient care while Headway manages credentialing and admin
📝 Hiring Process
❓ FAQ
Do I need to be fully licensed in California to apply?
Yes. You must hold an active California NP license and be fully qualified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Is this a full-time W-2 position or 1099 contract?
This is a 1099 independent contractor role. You maintain full control over your schedule and caseload.
What is the expected patient volume?
Patient volume is entirely provider-determined. You decide how many patients you see each week.
Does Headway provide malpractice insurance?
No. You are required to maintain your own active malpractice insurance policy.
Can I see patients both in-person and via telehealth?
Yes. You have the flexibility to offer both in-person and telehealth appointments as you prefer.
How long does credentialing typically take?
Headway provides free credentialing with major insurance networks, often completed within 30 days.
💼 Career Opportunities
San Diego offers strong demand for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners amid ongoing mental health needs in California. As a Headway provider, you gain the freedom to build a thriving private practice while accessing a broad patient base through insurance networks. The role supports both part-time and full-time practice models, allowing you to balance professional goals with personal lifestyle. Telehealth integration expands your reach beyond the local area, and the platform’s tools help streamline operations so you can focus on clinical excellence and long-term career growth in outpatient psychiatry.
🔗 Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – San Diego, CA
Join Headway as a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in San Diego, California and build a flexible private practice on your terms. This 1099 independent contractor opportunity offers hourly compensation between $144 and $222, full autonomy over your schedule, and the ability to see patients in-person or via telehealth. Headway handles insurance credentialing, billing, and administrative tasks so you can focus on delivering high-quality psychiatric care including medication management and treatment planning. Ideal for board-certified PMHNP professionals with DEA registration seeking to grow their practice without the typical overhead. Take advantage of this flexible San Diego psychiatric NP role today.
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