$55–$75 / hour · Contract

SLS Psychiatry; Southlake (TX); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Psychiatry in Southlake, TX is seeking a compassionate PMHNP to join our outpatient practice as a 1099 independent contractor. You will provide in-person psychiatric evaluations in Southlake and telepsychiatry across Texas for 30–40 hours per week, at $55–$75 per hour.

Candidates must hold Texas APRN licensure, PMHNP certification, prescriptive authority, and DEA registration or eligibility, with strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Current or pending Texas APRN licensure.
• Current PMHNP certification.
• Active Texas prescriptive authority or eligibility.
• Active DEA registration or eligibility.
• Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care.
• Ability to work independently within a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and individualized treatment plans for adult outpatients.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions, including ongoing medication management where appropriate.
• Educate patients and provide supportive counseling as part of outpatient care.
• Document care accurately and coordinate with physicians, therapists, PCPs and other team members.
• Schedule in-person appointments in Southlake and telehealth for eligible Texas patients.

Skills

Texas APRN license

PMHNP certification

Prescriptive authority

DEA registration

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Job description

We're hiring a compassionate, motivated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to help grow a thoughtful outpatient psychiatric practice in Southlake. This 1099 independent-contractor role combines in-person care in Southlake with Texas telepsychiatry for 30-40 hours per week at $55-75 per hour.

About us:

SLS Psychiatry is a clinician-led, patient-centered practice for adults (18+) across Texas. We focus on mood and anxiety disorders and ADHD with continuity, education, and measurement-based care at the core. Our goal is to give providers the support and flexibility to do excellent clinical work.

Compensation:

$55-75 / hour. Hybrid - in-person in Southlake, TX + Texas telehealth.

Schedule:

30-40 hours per week

In-person location:

305 Miron Drive, Southlake, TX 76092, US.

The work:

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and individualized treatment plans for adult outpatients.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions, including ongoing medication management when clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients and provide supportive counseling as part of outpatient care.
• Document care appropriately and coordinate with physicians, therapists, primary care providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide scheduled in-person appointments in Southlake and telehealth appointments for eligible Texas patients.

You are:

• Current or pending Texas APRN licensure.
• Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
• Active Texas prescriptive authority or eligibility to obtain it.
• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one.
• Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with the clinical team.

Tools & support:

• eClinicalWorks with smart templates, pre-submission claim edits, and measurement tools including PHQ-9, GAD-7, and ASRS.
• Freed AI ambient note assistant to streamline documentation - you review and sign every note.
• Credentialing, payer enrollment, and revenue-cycle support with a direct feedback loop as the practice grows.