Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (1099) - Virtual - Washington, DC

CloseKnit Primary Care; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CloseKnit Primary Care is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our virtual care team as an independent contractor (1099). The PMHNP will deliver comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management via a secure telehealth platform across MD, VA, and DC.

The role emphasizes patient-centered, evidence-based care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and adherence to state regulations while expanding access to behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Active PMHNP and RN licensure in applicable states.
• Minimum two years as PMHNP, licensed in MD/VA/DC preferred.
• Experience with telehealth and virtual care workflows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations using evidence-based tools.
• Diagnose and treat a range of mental health conditions.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications per guidelines.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans with the team.
• Coordinate care with therapists and other providers.
• Educate patients on diagnoses and treatments.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
• Support quality improvement in virtual care.

Skills

PMHNP licensure

RN licensure

Communication

Virtual care

Education

PMHNP certification

Tools

Athena One EHR

Job description

Description:

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (1099) - Virtual - Washington, DC

Employer: CloseKnit

Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Working Setting: Virtual | Washington, DC License

Make a Meaningful Impact Through Innovative, Whole-Person Care

At CloseKnit, our mission is to make care more convenient, connected, and human—so it fits into real life, not the other way around. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Virtual Care plays a vital role in advancing this mission by delivering compassionate, evidence‑based psychiatric care through our secure, virtual‑first platform.

This role provides comprehensive mental health services—including evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning. The PMHNP helps expand access to high‑quality behavioral health services, empowering patients to live healthier, fuller lives through thoughtful, patient‑centered virtual care. As a growing healthcare organization serving patients across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, we believe that mental health is a vital component of overall wellness.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive, evidence‑based psychiatric care to patients through a secure, fully virtual care platform. This role is responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental health conditions, managing psychiatric medications, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary behavioral health team to deliver high quality, patient centered treatment.

This position is available for a 1099 Independent contractor based on experience, licensure coverage, and organizational needs. Clinical services are delivered entirely via telehealth.

Requirements:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations using evidence-based assessment tools.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, OCD, ADHD, and personality disorders.
• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and state regulations, assessing treatment effectiveness, side effects, and patient adherence.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Coordinate care with therapists and other healthcare providers, including referrals to additional services when clinically appropriate.
• Provide patient education related to diagnoses, treatment options, and prescribed medications.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support continuous clinical excellence within a virtual care environment.

Requirements

• Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in applicable states.
• Multistate licensure preferred, with primary clinical focus on Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA), and Washington, DC.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience treating patients ages 13 and older.
• Strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Demonstrated proficiency in psychiatric medication management.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport in a virtual care setting.
• Commitment to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.
• Experience with Athena One EHR and remote clinical workflows.

Licensure & Credentialing Requirements

• The PMHNP must maintain active licensure, DEA registration, and prescribing authority in all states where patients are served.
• Primary clinical coverage includes Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA), and Washington, DC.
• Clinicians are responsible for maintaining all required credentials and complying with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Providers practicing in Virginia who require physician collaboration must obtain and maintain a collaborating physician at their own expense and ensure ongoing compliance with all state regulations governing collaborative practice.

CloseKnit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.