Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Base pay range: $147.00/hr - $203.00/hr
Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Virtual opportunities may be available; details provided by recruiter)
Overview
Licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners looking to start or grow their private practice with Headway can access tools, resources, and support to navigate insurance, streamline operations, and focus on patient care within a flexible, independent practice.
Responsibilities Start or expand a private practice while maintaining control over schedule, client load, and work environment.
Utilize Headway tools to credential with insurance networks, manage billing, scheduling, documentation templates, and client communication.
Collaborate with Headway to navigate insurance processes and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Qualifications Fully licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner with a DEA or CDS number, ANCC board certification, a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance.
Willingness to operate as an independent contractor and manage your own practice.
Compensation & Benefits Pay range: $147.00/hr – $203.00/hr (base pay).
Independent contractor model with flexible hours and caseload management.
Hassle-free insurance credentialing in multiple states (often within 30 days).
Competitive rates with Headway’s nationwide network and built-in EHR tools.
Predictable bi-weekly payments and compliance support.
Free continuing education opportunities via Headway Academy.
Headway Support Tools for insurance credentialing, billing, scheduling, secure messaging, and documentation.
Assistance with insurance verification, client access, and care coordination.
Compliance & audit support to stay up-to-date with requirements.
Notes This is a 1099 independent contractor role. You’ll have full autonomy over your practice, including setting your hours and managing your caseload.
Headway currently requires full licensure for all mental health professionals seeking to join.
About Headway Headway makes it easy for mental health providers to take insurance by credentialing you with the nation’s largest networks, handling billing and admin paperwork, and helping you earn more stable income with higher rates. You can focus on providing care while Headway handles the administrative tasks.

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