Remote Crisis Care On-Call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Role Overview

Willow Health is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide immediate, evidence-based virtual psychiatric care and medication management during critical after-hours windows in a 1099 independent contractor position.

On-Call Schedule

• Weekdays: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 PM to 10:30 AM (next day)
• Weekends: Friday 7:30 PM through Monday 10:30 AM (continuous full-weekend coverage)
• Note: Clinicians must commit to assigned shifts two months in advance.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform urgent comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Coordinate closely with the after-hours nurse triage line to support patient disposition and safety protocols.
• Provide emergency psychiatric medication management and stabilization via phone.
• Conduct high-acuity risk assessments and create immediate safety plans.
• Maintain meticulous clinical documentation in the EMR.

Role Requirements

• Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Certification: Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice in New York.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in psychiatric medication management.
• Crisis Expertise: Proven experience in clinical risk management, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable utilizing telehealth platforms and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for crisis intervention.

Compensation (1099 Contractor)

• Pay Rate: $100 - $120 an hour.
• Weekday Shifts: 1 hour of base pay plus incremental pay for every 15 minutes of clinical work.
• Weekend Shifts: 5 hours of base pay plus incremental pay for every 15 minutes of clinical work.