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

June 4, 2026

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One in five adults in the United States experiences mental illness, and over 12 million people grapple with thoughts of suicide. Willow Health is on a mission to close the gap in crisis care. We have built a virtual crisis program that provides personalized, recovery-oriented care for people experiencing behavioral health emergencies. To ensure our patients have access to life-saving care at all hours, we are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team in a strictly on-call capacity. This is a 1099 independent contractor position. As an on-call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will provide immediate, evidence-based virtual psychiatric care and medication management during critical after-hours windows. On-Call Schedule<div> This is a dedicated on-call position. While shifts are split among the team of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, clinicians must provide a firm commitment to their assigned shifts two months in advance to ensure stable coverage. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner must be fully available and responsive during the following shifts: <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Weekdays: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 PM to 10:30 AM (next day) </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Weekends: Friday 7:30 PM through Monday 10:30 AM (continuous full-weekend coverage) </li> </ul> <div style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </div> <div style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Working hours for the clinic are Monday - Friday from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time.</div> </div> Day-to-Day Responsibilities<div> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Perform urgent comprehensive clinical assessments and as the primary on-call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Coordinate closely with our after-hours nurse triage line to support the triage nurse in determining appropriate patient disposition and safety protocols. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Provide emergency psychiatric medication management and stabilization via phone. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Conduct high-acuity risk assessments and create immediate safety plans for patients in crisis. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Maintain meticulous clinical documentation in the EMR to brief the daytime Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the broader clinical team. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.</li> </ul> </div> Role Requirements<div> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Certification: Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice in North Carolina. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in psychiatric medication management. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Crisis Expertise: Proven experience in clinical risk management, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Tech Savvy: Comfortable utilizing telehealth platforms and electronic medical records (EMR) in a remote environment. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead a crisis intervention as a solo Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner during on-call hours. </li> </ul> </div> Nice to Have<div> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Post-degree experience in emergency mental health services or urgent behavioral healthcare. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Experience launching or iterating on clinical care models in a startup or innovative healthcare setting. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Comprehensive knowledge of substance abuse and recovery principles. </li> </ul> </div> Physical Demands<div>Work is performed 100% from home. As an on-call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you must have a private, secure workspace with reliable high-speed internet to conduct confidential phone sessions.</div> Willow is an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Our Interview Process: <ol> <li>Complete the application</li> <li>Phone screen</li> <li>First interview with team member</li> <li>Clinical skill assessment with the hiring manager</li> <li>Reference check</li> <li>Offer</li> <li>Background check</li> </ol>

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