Backpack Healthcare·Lebanon, New Hampshire
Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults via telehealth, including evaluations and medication management. Collaborate with an integrated care team of therapists and psychiatrists to develop individualized treatment plans.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Part-Time, Autonomous Practice Remote · Active Virginia PMHNP License Required · Independent Practice Only We're looking for a part-time PMHNP in Virginia who can practice autonomously and wants to do it within a team that actually collaborates.
Backpack Healthcare provides mental health care for children, teens, and young adults — all online, covered by most insurance.
We're clinician-led and minority-owned, and Virginia's autonomous practice environment means we're looking specifically for PMHNPs who can practice independently — no MD collaboration agreement required.
You'll still be part of an integrated care team alongside therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators.
Autonomous doesn't mean alone.
It means you bring the full scope — and we build around it.
What this role looks like You'll carry a part-time caseload providing comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults via telehealth.
Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability is required — that's when families can actually show up.
Day-to-day you'll: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate evidence-based diagnoses Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness, and adjust as needed Provide brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators in regular case reviews Maintain accurate, timely documentation in our EHR Educate families about diagnoses, treatment options, and what to expect
Competitive fee-for-service per-session pay 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, and vision (for eligible team members) PTO based on employment status CEU reimbursement Clinical mentorship and case consultation — new graduates are welcome A collaborative team that treats integrated care as the standard, not the exception What we're looking for Active, unrestricted Virginia PMHNP license (multi-state or compact preferred) Ability to practice independently without an MD collaboration agreement — required PMHNP-BC board certification Active DEA license Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program Experience with or strong interest in working with youth and families Comfortable working independently in a telehealth environment Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and genuine empathy
We've served 12,000+ kids and families since 2020. 78% of families report their child is doing better after three months. We built Backpack because the old model wasn't working — for kids or for the clinicians trying to help them. When clinicians thrive, kids thrive. That's not a tagline. It's how we build. Backpack Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in age, background, identity, and experience — and we mean it.
Must hold an active, unrestricted Virginia PMHNP license with the ability to practice independently without an MD collaboration agreement. Requires PMHNP-BC board certification, an active DEA license, and a Master's or doctoral degree.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in New Hampshire are often shaped by ongoing needs in specialty and outpatient care, including oncology settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for candidates with prior oncology experience, an accredited NP or PA background, and active state licensure and national certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against your current credentials, then confirm your New Hampshire license and certification status before applying to save research time.