Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Georgia
📍 Location: Remote - Remote
🎓License Requirements: Active PMHNP license in Georgia (Multi-State or compact licensure preferred)!
💰 Compensation: Fee-for-Service; competitive per session pay structure
⏰ Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time Flexible, part-time or full-time options available (afternoon, evening and weekend availability required)
Who We Are:
We all walk around with an invisible backpack — carrying our emotions, experiences and unspoken challenges. Like a physical backpack, it can grow heavy when filled with too much - We created Backpack Healthcare to help lighten that load.
At Backpack Healthcare , we’re reimagining mental health care for children, teens, and young adults. As a clinician-led, minority-owned organization, our mission is simple: when clinicians thrive, kids thrive.
We are building a mental health system that is compassionate, innovative and sustainable – one that honors both the provider and the patient. At Backpack Healthcare , we are not just offering a job; we're offering purpose, flexibility and the chance to change lives everyday. If you’re ready to be a part of a collaborative, empowering and forward -thinking mental health movement , join our team and make a real impact by breaking barriers and healing young minds..
Your Role at Backpack Healthcare :
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with Backpack Healthcare , you’ll provide high-quality, compassionate psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults through a collaborative telehealth model. You’ll be part of a clinician-led team that values integrity, innovation, and integrated care delivery.
Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations via telehealth to assess each patient’s mental health needs.
- Formulate accurate, evidence-based diagnoses and collaborate with other professionals when interdisciplinary input is needed.
Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness, and adjust as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Provide supportive therapy, brief interventions, and psycho-education to promote emotional health and resilience.
Collaborative and Integrated Care
- Partner closely with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators to ensure coordinated, patient-centered treatment.
- Participate in case reviews and interdisciplinary meetings to support continuity of care and clinical excellence.
Education, Documentation, and Compliance
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EHR to reflect patient progress and care coordination.
- Uphold all ethical, legal, and professional standards for psychiatric nursing practice.
Professional Growth and Development
- Stay informed about emerging research, evidence-based practices, and trends in psychiatric nursing.
- Participate in ongoing education, supervision, and team development initiatives designed to help clinicians thrive.
What We Are Looking For:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current, unrestricted PMHNP license in Georgia & DEA (multi-state or compact licensure preferred).
- Board certification as PMHNP-BC.
- Experience with or passion for working with youth and families.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and empathy.
- Comfort and competence in a telehealth environment.
New graduates are welcome to apply — mentorship and clinical support are available.
How We Support You:
📚 Growth & Education – CEU reimbursement, clinical supervision, and advancement opportunities
💜 Supportive & Fun Team Culture – Join a collaborative network of clinicians and operators who care deeply about your success.
💰 Competi