Behavioral Health - APP - Virtual Care PRN

UnityPoint Health; West Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary guarantee

Shift-based pay

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance

Retirement contributions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting a PMHNP to join our virtual team. This position is PRN and fully remote, with shift options from 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM, including one weekend every six weeks and additional shifts with notice.

Prior psychiatry or remote work experience is preferred. Hi-speed internet is required, and the candidate must obtain an unrestricted IA license. Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt).

Qualifications

• PMHNP board-certified required.
• Remote psychiatry experience preferred.
• Strong internet connection required.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted license to practice in IA.
• Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap-exempt).

Responsibilities

• Provide Behavioral Health consults via telehealth for Emergency Department patients.
• PRN, fully remote shift-based role: 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM.
• Schedule includes 1 weekend every 6 weeks with advance notice.
• No on-call requirement.
• Collaborate with a care team to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Remote work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PMHNP board certified

Unrestricted IA license

Job description

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a PMHNP to join our virtual team. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient‑centered vision and physician‑driven philosophy, along with our one‑team approach, ensures every patient knows how much they matter to this world. We are recognized as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. UnityPoint Clinic is a physician‑led, nonprofit health care organization that offers comprehensive services in primary care, walk‑in care, and specialty care. Our clinical teams improve outcomes, lower hospital readmissions, and reduce avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions. We are known for excellence and quality patient care, putting patients at the center of our services.

Responsibilities

• Join a telehealth team providing Behavioral Health consults for Emergency Department patients at the following hospitals: Allen (Waterloo), Finley (Dubuque), and St. Luke’s North and Downtown (Sioux City).
• PRN, fully remote shift‑based role: 7 AM – 7 PM or 7 PM – 7 AM.
• Frequency: 1 weekend, every 6 weeks plus additional shifts with advance notice (day and night options).
• No call.
• Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
• Patient‑focused, friendly, and willing to collaborate in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• PMHNP, board certified.
• Prior psychiatry and/or remote work experience preferred.
• Strong internet connection.
• Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of IA.
• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications in the Advanced Practitioners field of practice.
• Eligible to work in the United States (H1‑B cap exempt).

We Offer

• Initial 2‑year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program.
• Shift‑based compensation with performance incentive.
• Salary‑based position with performance incentive.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Attractive incentive package.
• A competitive Total Rewards program that offers benefits aligned with your needs and priorities.
• Generous time off, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions, and more.
• Dedicated provider resources to positively impact work‑life balance.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and a free third‑party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
• A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Support and development opportunities that are crucial for a remarkable employment experience.
• A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.