$110K–$140K | Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Fully Remote | NC License Required
Job at a glance
Job description
A growing North Carolina behavioral health practice is seeking a Remote Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality outpatient psychiatric care through a fully remote telehealth model.
This is a strong opportunity for a PMHNP who is confident with medication management, comfortable treating patients with mental health and co-occurring substance-use needs, and looking for a stable remote role with a patient-centered practice.
The ideal provider will be able to work independently, build rapport virtually, document clearly, and support patients through thoughtful psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, and ongoing medication management.
Compensation: $110,000–$140,000
Setting: Remote outpatient behavioral health / telepsychiatry
Location: Fully remote
License: Active North Carolina license required
Start: Targeting end of July / early start preferred
Job Responsibilities
Manage psychiatric medications and adjust treatment plans based on patient response
Treat patients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, ADHD, substance-use concerns, and co-occurring behavioral health needs
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment goals, and follow-up care
Monitor medication safety, side effects, compliance, and treatment progress
Support patients with dual-diagnosis and recovery-related behavioral health needs
Collaborate with therapists, clinical staff, and care team members as needed
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the EHR
Follow all telehealth, HIPAA, prescribing, DEA, and clinical compliance standards
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing required; PMHNP focus required
Active North Carolina NP/APRN license required
Active DEA license required
Psychiatric medication management experience required
Telepsychiatry or remote patient care experience strongly preferred
Experience with substance use, dual diagnosis, addiction/recovery, or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred
Must be comfortable working independently in a fully remote outpatient setting
Strong clinical judgment, documentation, communication, and patient engagement skills required
Working Hours
Outpatient telepsychiatry model
Full-time opportunity
Schedule details to be discussed during the interview process
Candidate should be able to start quickly or within a reasonable notice period
Skills
Medication management
Telepsychiatry
Dual-diagnosis treatment
Substance-use and recovery support
Outpatient behavioral health
Treatment planning
Crisis assessment and escalation
Patient education
EHR documentation
HIPAA compliance
DEA prescribing compliance
Independent clinical decision-making
Strong virtual communication
Care coordination
Patient-centered psychiatric care