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How much do part time psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time psychiatric nurse practitioner in Decatur, AL is $122,145.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,200.00 and $140,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time psychiatric nurse practitioner?

A part time psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who specializes in mental health care and works less than full-time hours, often providing flexibility in their schedule. They assess, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric disorders, including prescribing medications and providing therapy. Part time positions may be found in hospitals, clinics, private practices, or telehealth settings, and can be ideal for practitioners seeking work-life balance. Their scope of practice and responsibilities are similar to full-time PMHNPs, but with a reduced workload or hours.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time psychiatric nurse practitioner?

To thrive as a Part Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you need advanced psychiatric nursing knowledge, a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, and board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth platforms, and psychiatric assessment tools is typically required. Compassion, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to work independently are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for delivering effective mental health care, ensuring continuity for patients, and managing diverse caseloads in flexible work environments.

What are some common challenges faced by part time psychiatric nurse practitioners, and how can they be managed?

Part-time psychiatric nurse practitioners often navigate challenges such as balancing patient caseloads with limited hours, coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining continuity for patients. To manage these, it's helpful to establish clear communication with supervisors and colleagues, use electronic health records effectively, and set boundaries regarding availability. Additionally, staying organized and proactive in scheduling follow-ups can ensure high-quality patient care despite a part-time schedule.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner job openings in Decatur, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 22% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,145 per year, or $58.7 per hour.

Collaborating Psychiatrist / Supervising Physician (MD or DO) -- Remote | Telehealth | Part-Time | Al

Decatur, AL • Remote

Legion Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 10 employees

$50K - $150K/yr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

[We show compassion to heal minds.]

 
About Legion Health

Legion Health is a technology-forward psychiatry company delivering world-class outpatient mental health care while expanding access for patients through insurance.

We are seeking exceptional Collaborating Psychiatrists (MD or DO) across the United States to collaborate with and supervise psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners through secure telehealth workflows.

Our innovative model combines the stability of a traditional hospital position with the flexibility of a private practice. We prioritize our clinicians' well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive compensation package and fostering a vibrant, collaborative culture.

Quality and patient experience are paramount to us. This means recruiting exceptional providers, championing evidence-based protocols, and displaying compassion in every patient interaction. Our exceptional psychiatrists operate with clinical autonomy, supported by experienced peers.

Our vision is to pioneer a new era of medicine by delivering world-class psychiatry. We believe in a future where every person can access the compassionate, high-quality care they need.

 
About the Role

Legion Health is seeking clinically excellent, patient-centered psychiatrists to collaborate with and supervise PMHNPs through secure telehealth workflows. This nationwide, remote, part-time contractor opportunity combines predictable flexibility with meaningful clinical responsibility and the support of a modern clinical organization.

Legion recruits and vets the PMHNPs and manages the operational infrastructure, while you provide responsive clinical guidance, chart review, mentorship, and independent prescribing decisions when legally permitted and clinically appropriate.

 
Benefits

Legion’s model is built to give clinicians more time for patients, fewer administrative distractions, and the support of a high-caliber psychiatric community.

  • Flexibility: Set your own schedule for optimal work-life balance.

  • Work from Home: Collaborate with PMHNPs through secure telehealth and clinical systems.

  • Significant Administrative Support: You focus on patient care, and we’ll handle scheduling, insurance verification, billing, prior authorizations, pharmacy coordination, etc.

  • Commitment to Responsible Prescribing and High-Quality Care: We have rigorous, evidence-based protocols and provide objective diagnostic tools to ensure responsible and ethical prescriptions of controlled substances.

  • Legal Protection: We provide full malpractice insurance coverage.

  • PMHNP acquisition: Legion recruits and vets the PMHNPs you support.

  • Clinical autonomy: Exercise independent medical judgment within clear, evidence-based protocols.

  • Licensure and DEA Coverage: We’ll reimburse you for all fees associated with getting licensed in other states as required by Legion.

  • Credentialing Support: We handle all aspects and costs of credentialing with a large number of insurance plans, including commercial, ACA, and government, ensuring your legal and effective authorization within insurance networks.

  • Community of Clinical Excellence: You will work alongside the most talented psychiatrists and PMHNPs in the world. Our current providers have trained at some of the country’s most prestigious institutions.

  • Monthly Pay: We pay our providers every month for immediate financial benefit and planning ease.

  • Culture of Excellence through Innovation: Actively participate in ushering in a new era of mental health care through superior clinical care and technology.

  • Resources: We provide premium subscriptions to resources such as UpToDate and Carlat.

  • Exclusive Events: Engage with your colleagues through exclusive in-person and virtual events.

 
✅ Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with experienced PMHNPs treating low- and medium-acuity psychiatry patients using evidence-based approaches.

  • Conduct chart reviews and provide timely guidance on diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, and clinical escalations.

  • Review and authorize prescriptions, including controlled substances when legally permitted and clinically appropriate.

  • Be available during agreed working hours and at the end of PMHNP shifts when required by applicable state rules.

  • Mentor clinicians and reinforce Legion's clinical standards, documentation expectations, and responsible-prescribing protocols.

  • Help Legion expand access to high-quality psychiatric care across the United States.

 
Qualifications
  • An active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication-management skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Comfort providing care remotely and using electronic health record systems.

  • Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate, evidence-based care.

 
Role Logistics
  • Location: Fully remote within the United States.

  • Schedule: Part-time

  • Compensation: $50K-150K per year, depending on the number and workload of PMHNPs supervised

 
Clinical Advisory Board

Legion’s Clinical Advisory Board brings together nationally recognized psychiatrists, physician executives, telepsychiatry pioneers, and primary-care leaders. Working closely with Legion’s medical leadership, they help shape our clinical quality standards, evidence-based care protocols, prescribing safeguards, risk-management practices, and continuous quality-improvement efforts as the company scales.

Members of our clinical advisory board include:

  • Madhukar Trivedi, M.D. — Psychiatrist; Professor of Psychiatry and Distinguished Chair in Mental Health at UT Southwestern

  • Alexander Ruvalcaba, M.D. — Psychiatrist; Physician Executive at MultiCare Behavioral Health Network

  • Jon Kole, M.D. — Psychiatrist; Senior Medical Director at Headspace

  • Liberty Eberly, D.O. — Psychiatrist; Co-Founder and Former Chief Medical Officer at innovaTel Telepsychiatry

  • John Lusins, M.D. — Psychiatrist; Founder and President at South Texas Mental Health Associates

  • Jacqueline Champlain, M.D. — Family Medicine Physician; Lead Physician at WellMed and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians

 
✨ Bring Your Best Clinical Work to Legion

If you are a thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatrist who wants the flexibility of remote practice, meaningful clinical autonomy, robust operational support, and a community committed to excellent psychiatric care, we would be excited to learn more about you.

 
Equal Employment Opportunity

Legion Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, contractors, and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Compensation Range: $50K - $150K