📍 Location & Practice Overview
- Base location: San Francisco, CA (Virtual)
- Department: Psychiatry / Mental Health
- Practice type: Private Practice via Headway Platform
- Care setting: Outpatient Telehealth
- Patient population: Adults and adolescents seeking mental health care
📋 Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management via telehealth
- Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health conditions
- Conduct follow-up visits and monitor treatment effectiveness
- Document clinical encounters accurately using Headway’s built-in EHR tools
- Collaborate with therapists and other providers when needed for coordinated care
- Manage caseload flexibly while maintaining high standards of patient care
✅ Requirements
Education
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (PMHNP program)
Board Certification
ANCC or AANP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC)
License
Active California NP License (APRN) with full practice authority eligibility
Experience
Active clinical experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner preferred; newly licensed PMHNPs with strong credentials encouraged to apply
DEA
Valid DEA registration (or CDS number)
Additional
Valid NPI number, current malpractice insurance, CAQH profile
⏱ Schedule & Work Environment
- Schedule: Flexible, self-determined hours (part-time or full-time)
- Call Requirement: None
- Patient Volume: Self-managed based on your availability and goals
- Visit Length: Standard outpatient telehealth sessions
- EMR System: Headway proprietary EHR with templates and documentation support
- Remote Option: 100% Virtual Telehealth from anywhere in California
💰 Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $144–$222 per hour
- Performance Incentives: Higher earnings through insurance credentialing and volume
- Credentialing support with major insurance networks at no cost
- Predictable bi-weekly direct deposits
- Free access to Headway Academy for continuing education (CEUs)
- Built-in administrative support (billing, scheduling, compliance)
- Malpractice insurance maintained by provider
⭐ Why Join Us
- Build or grow your own private practice with full autonomy over schedule and caseload
- Access to a nationwide insurance network without administrative burden
- Focus exclusively on clinical care while Headway handles credentialing and billing
- Flexible telehealth model ideal for San Francisco Bay Area providers
- Join a platform supporting thousands of mental health clinicians nationwide
📝 Hiring Process
❓ FAQ
Is a California license required?
Yes, you must hold an active California Nurse Practitioner license. Headway supports providers licensed in California for virtual practice.
Is this position fully remote?
Yes, this is a 100% virtual telehealth role. You can see patients from home or any suitable location in California.
What is the compensation range?
Compensation ranges from $144 to $222 per hour depending on experience, patient volume, and insurance mix.
What is the work schedule like?
Completely flexible. You set your own hours and decide how many patients you see each week.
Do I need prior private practice experience?
No. Both new and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are welcome as long as you meet the licensure and certification requirements.
How long does credentialing take?
Headway typically completes credentialing with major insurance plans within 30 days at no cost to you.
💼 Career Opportunities
San Francisco and the broader Bay Area continue to experience high demand for mental health services, particularly in psychiatry and telehealth. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner partnering with Headway, you gain the freedom to build a thriving independent practice while addressing the ongoing shortage of mental health providers in California. Telehealth has expanded access significantly, allowing practitioners to serve patients across the state efficiently. This role offers excellent income potential with hourly rates up to $222, predictable payments, and the ability to scale your caseload based on your goals. Whether you are looking to supplement existing work or establish a full-time virtual practice, Headway provides the infrastructure for long-term professional growth in one of the most dynamic healthcare markets in the United States.
🔗 Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Virtual) – San Francisco, CA
Join Headway as a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in San Francisco, California, and build a flexible virtual private practice. This 1099 independent contractor telehealth opportunity offers competitive hourly compensation of $144–$222, full autonomy over your schedule, and comprehensive support with insurance credentialing, billing, and EHR tools. Ideal for board-certified PMHNPs (ANCC or AANP) with an active California license, DEA registration, NPI, and malpractice insurance. Focus on delivering high-quality psychiatric care including medication management while Headway handles administrative tasks. Perfect for providers seeking work-life balance in the Bay Area’s thriving mental health market. No call duties, flexible hours, and bi-weekly payments make this an exceptional opportunity for both experienced clinicians and motivated new PMHNPs ready to launch their independent practice.
🚀 Apply for This Position
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