Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

BetterHelp is a technology-enabled mental health marketplace that connects patients with therapists and psychiatric providers covered by their insurance plans. By bringing patients, providers, and insurers together, we aim to remove barriers to care and help more people find the right support for their needs.

Why Join BetterHelp

• Estimated Effective Hourly Earnings*: Earnings between $73 to $160 per hour is based on a 60-minute session assumption that includes a combination of patient visits and hourly equivalent CPT codes. Compensation for CPT codes can vary based on clinician’s license and state of licensure. Compensation for CPT codes can vary based on clinician’s license and state of licensure.
• Expand access to mental healthcare: Provide psychiatric care to individuals who may otherwise face barriers to finding an available provider who accepts their insurance.
• Deliver collaborative care: Work alongside BetterHelp’s network of licensed therapists to provide thoughtful, evidence-based treatment.
• Spend more time on patient care: BetterHelp supports credentialing, payer enrollment, and platform operations so you can focus on your patients.
• Work from anywhere: Deliver care 100% remotely through BetterHelp’s telemedicine platform.
• Build a schedule that works for you: This is a flexible, part-time 1099 contract opportunity.

What You’ll Do

You’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care in a convenient virtual setting including:

• Conduct video consultations and communicate with patients through telemedicine.
• Assess, screen, diagnose, and prescribe medication when clinically appropriate.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
• Coordinate treatment planning and care delivery with BetterHelp’s network of licensed therapists.
• Deliver empathetic, high-quality care while upholding BetterHelp’s clinical and service standards.
• Share feedback with BetterHelp’s product, engineering, and operations teams to help improve the provider and patient experience.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who are passionate about expanding access to mental healthcare and comfortable delivering high-quality care virtually.

• At least one year of experience as a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Active medical license in good standing.
• Comfortable prescribing medication when clinically appropriate and permitted by state law.
• Skilled at using online tools and technology to deliver virtual care.
• Previous telemedicine experience is a plus.
• Multiple state licenses and fluency in additional languages are strong advantages.

Important to Know

• This is a part-time, contract (1099) position — not a salaried employee role.
• BetterHelp will credential and enroll you with multiple health plans to expand access to insured patients.
• All care is delivered remotely through BetterHelp’s telehealth platform.
• All clinical decisions are made independently by licensed providers in accordance with state telehealth laws and professional standards.

License/Certification

• Medical License (Preferred)
• PMHNP

Location

• United States (Required)
• Work Location: Remote

*Estimated effective hourly earnings are for licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and are illustrative estimates derived from modeled assumptions, not a guaranteed hourly rate, wage, or salary. These estimates are calculated using assumptions regarding number of completed visits per hour, CPT code mix, and utilization of add-on codes (such as 90833) when clinically appropriate and properly documented. Actual earnings vary and are dependent on individual clinical decisions, case mix, scheduling availability, payer reimbursement, licensure, and geographic market factors..