Provide virtual psychiatric care for children and adolescents, with a focus on evidence-based therapy and medication management for mild to moderate mental health disorders. This role includes treatment planning, brief patient messaging between sessions, and collaboration with therapists, physicians, and outside providers. The position is contract-based, requires independent work with minimal supervision, and supports care delivery through a digital clinical platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents who may otherwise not have access to care.
- Implement medication treatment plans for mild to moderate disorders in a telehealth setting.
- Coordinate treatment planning and care delivery with licensed therapists and other members of the treatment team.
- Message with patients between sessions and communicate with internal providers as needed.
- Participate in clinical meetings, supervision, and team meetings.
- Adhere to platform guidelines, policies, and required training.
- Provide prompt, empathetic care and clinical customer service on the platform.
- Offer software and operational feedback to help improve workflows and care delivery.
Required
- Fully licensed, ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in Illinois.
- At least 1 year of post-clinical PMHNP experience working with children and adolescents.
- DEA number, or willingness to obtain one.
- Reliable high-speed internet access with at least 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload.
Preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting for 3+ years.
- Commitment to working with diverse populations and diagnoses.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits & Perks
- Malpractice insurance provided.
- Supportive clinical and administrative support team.
- Collegial, team-based environment.
- Paid onboarding/training at $50/hr.
- Compensation listed for assessment and follow-up visit types.