Diagnose and treat mental health disorders through medication management and interventional psychiatry, including TMS and Spravato. Responsibilities include conducting individual and group therapy, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with healthcare professionals for continuity of care.
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Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: it’s a movement.
A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis, transforming the way people access care and the way clinicians deliver it.
In order to help people in their time of need and ensure that every person who comes to us has options, we are transparent about our capabilities, treatments, and coverage, we champion innovation, and we leverage our rich data to continuously implement better ways of delivering care.
Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives, one session at a time.
Our highly skilled and principled clinical team enjoys autonomy and institutional support so they can put their focus where it should be: on improving patient outcomes.
Our clinicians want to do more than help individual clients, so they work to affect the system as a whole, elevating standards of care so that their efforts reverberate far beyond what they could do in private practice.
As the most trusted behavioral health partner in the Western U.S., we’ve established deep relationships that give us unparalleled access, interoperability, and first-priority referrals.
This exclusivity, combined with our best-in-class coordinated care and feedback loops, results in superior outcomes and cost savings.
Our services are convenient, accessible, and expert, combining personalized client engagement with advanced technology to enhance, not replace, human connection.
Indeed, we hold that human-to-human relationships are indispensable, so from the match to the session to the time between sessions, we provide whole person care so nobody falls through the cracks and there is a brighter path forward for all.
Headlight is looking for PMHNPs with to join our team in Portland. This role is full-time with a hybrid schedule that requires 4 days a week in-office. This role will support our Medication Management team and Interventional Psychiatry team with TMS and Spravato treatments. Must have OR PMHNP license and be willing to get crossed licensed in CA or currently have a CA PMHNP license. \n
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The typical wait time to see a W2 Clinician is 4 weeks, Headlight significantly reduces this to an average of 8.9 days to see a W2 Clinician, with 80% of clients being seen within two weeks.
Retention and
Therapeutic
Relationships: Industry data indicates approximately 70% of clients return for a second therapy session. Headlight boasts a 92% return rate, reflecting Headlights ability to match clients to the right clinician.
Continuity of care: Of Clients who attend at least four sessions, only 36% continue with the same clinician in the broader industry. Headlight surpasses this with a 94% continuity rate.
Client
Engagement and
Attendance: Industry average for clients attending their first scheduled appointment is 65%. Headlight improves upon this with an 81% attendance rate, indicating effective initial engagement strategies.
Roles and Responsibilities Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders Work a hybrid model, Minimum of 3 or 4 days per week in office, depending on location Offer individual and group therapy to patients Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of care Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders Participate in community outreach and education
Minimum requirement of 12 months of experience post licensure in a psychiatric clinical setting Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing Board Certification via ANCC or AANP Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (based on clinic location) Active DEA in the state your prescribing (based on clinic location) Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus, but not required Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to work as part of a team Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories. Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable. Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in a range of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues.
W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment Base Salary and monthly Bonus based on billed hours CEU support which includes earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements Vacation, Sick, Holiday ·Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services, resources, and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges. 401(k) plan with company contribution Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities Convenient work from home or hybrid options Flexible schedule
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric specialty, board certification (ANCC or AANP), and a valid OR PMHNP license with willingness to license in CA. Candidates must have at least 12 months of post-licensure experience in a psychiatric clinical setting and an active DEA.
Market context
In Oregon, behavioral-health peer support roles often see steady demand in community mental health, recovery, and crisis support settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for lived recovery experience, certification eligibility, and practical requirements like a valid Oregon driver’s license and background clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification path and gather documentation before applying.
