Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Are you a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ready to revolutionize mental healthcare from the comfort of your home?

Join Valera Health, a leader at the forefront of tele-mental health, where your passion for compassionate, evidence-based care meets purpose. We are dedicated to making high-quality mental health care accessible and affordable for all. We’re currently expanding our team and looking for exceptional, driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) for part-time roles.

The Valera Advantage: Focus on Care, Not Clutter

We believe clinicians should focus on what they do best: delivering outstanding patient care. Our collaborative model and robust technology are designed to eliminate administrative burdens, allowing you to maximize your clinical impact.

What You'll Do (The Role)

• Be a Clinical Leader: Provide high-quality psychiatric telehealth services, including initial assessments and follow-up appointments, adhering to APA and AACAP evidence-based guidelines.
• Deliver Comprehensive Care: Masterfully diagnose, provide psychoeducation, offer supportive psychotherapy, and prescribe psychotropic medications using cutting-edge psychopharmacology.
• Empower Patients: Educate patients thoroughly on the risks, benefits, and alternatives of treatment, setting reasonable outcome expectations.
• Collaborate and Connect: Work seamlessly within our multidisciplinary care team (Psychiatrists, Therapists, Health Coaches) and with dedicated Health Navigators who handle patient engagement and logistics.
• Maintain Clinical Excellence: Manage a caseload, swiftly check your inbox daily, respond to non-urgent clinical questions within two business days, and ensure timely documentation (notes signed within 48 hours).

Your Benefits and Community:

Joining Valera means becoming part of a supportive, diverse community where collaboration is key and your growth is prioritized.

• Flexibility & Freedom: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely 
• Unwavering Support: Benefit from collaborative agreements and regular clinical rounds with licensed psychiatrists, including regular supervision during your first two months.
• Protected Practice: Malpractice insurance is provided by Valera.
• Technology Forward: We equip you with the best EMR and technology systems to ensure efficient and effective care delivery.
• Growth Opportunities: Participate in clinical training to continually refine your skills (CEUs may be available).

Your Commitment (Schedule & Responsibilities):

• Commitment of at least 15 clinical hours per week (including supervision).
• Targeting 15-28 hours a week of direct patient care.
• Late afternoon, evenings, and weekends preferred.
• Active participation in our team-based approach with clinicians and navigators.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Required Qualifications

• Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensure in New York
• Active DEA licensure
• Medicaid ID#
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Willingness and Experience working with adolescents 12+ in a clinical setting

Highly Desired Attributes

• A reliable, self-starter mentality—capable of working independently yet thriving as part of a high-performing team.
• A profound commitment to working with diverse patient populations and diagnoses.
• Experience working with children and adolescents, six years and up.

Be part of our mission! We are proud of the work we do, and we know it takes a great, diverse team to make it happen. We are an equal opportunity employer.