Remote PMHNP Contract Role - BetterHelp Wyoming — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Remote but US-Licensed: This role is 100% remote and conducted via telemedicine, so your physical workspace can be anywhere — home office, coworking space, or even a quiet rental abroad. However, there is a critical constraint: you must hold an active Wyoming medical license, which ties your legal scope of practice to US regulations regardless of where you physically sit.
Timezone Flexibility: As a 1099 contract role, scheduling is largely self-directed — you set patient appointments based on your availability. This provides meaningful schedule flexibility, though patient sessions must align with reasonable US Mountain/Pacific time windows for Wyoming-based patients, limiting fully asynchronous global scheduling.
Visa Considerations: Since this is a US-licensed clinical role and 1099 contract, you must be authorized to work in the US. Digital nomad visas in countries like Portugal, Costa Rica, or Indonesia are legally compatible with remote US contract income, but you must be aware that practicing telehealth across international borders may implicate local healthcare regulations in your physical country of residence.
Earning Power as a Nomad: At $75–$127/hr, even part-time hours (say 20 hrs/week) yield $6,000–$10,000+/month — well above cost of living in top nomad hubs:
- Lisbon, Portugal: ~$2,500–$3,500/month comfortable living
- Chiang Mai, Thailand: ~$1,200–$2,000/month
- Medellín, Colombia: ~$1,500–$2,500/month
No equipment stipend or coworking allowance is mentioned; factor in your own setup costs.
Headquarters: Wyoming, Michigan, United States
URL: http://betterhelp.com/linkedin
BetterHelp is a technology-enabled mental health marketplace that connects patients with therapists and psychiatric providers covered by their insurance plans. By bringing patients, providers, and insurers together, we aim to remove barriers to care and help more people find the right support for their needs.
Why Join BetterHelp
- Estimated Effective Hourly Earnings*: Earnings between $75 to $127 per hour, based on a 60-minute session assumption that includes a combination of patient visits and hourly equivalent CPT codes.
- Expand access to care: Provide psychiatric services to individuals who otherwise may not have access to mental healthcare.
- Collaborative model: Work hand-in-hand with UpLift's network of licensed therapists to deliver world-class, evidence-based care.
- All-in-one virtual platform: Focus on your patients — UpLift handles credentialing, enrollment, and platform operations.
- Work from anywhere: This role is 100% remote, with care delivered via UpLift's purpose-built telemedicine platform.
- Flexible commitment: Part-time, 1099 contract position.
What You'll Do
- Conduct video consultations and message with patients via telemedicine.
- Assess, screen, diagnose, and prescribe medication as clinically appropriate.
- Coordinate treatment planning and care delivery with UpLift's network of therapists.
- Provide empathetic, high-quality care and uphold UpLift's clinical and service standards.
- Share product and workflow feedback with UpLift's engineering and operations teams to help improve care delivery.
Who We're Looking For
- At least one year of experience as a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or licensed Psychiatrist.
- Active medical license in Wyoming, in good standing.
- Comfortable prescribing medication when clinically appropriate and permitted by state law.
- Skilled at using online tools and technology to deliver virtual care.
- Previous telemedicine experience is a plus.
- Multiple state licenses and fluency in additional languages are strong advantages.
Important to Know
- This is a part-time, contract (1099) position — not a salaried employee role.
- UpLift will credential and enroll you with multiple health plans to expand access to insured patients.
- All care is delivered remotely through UpLift's telehealth platform.
- All clinical decisions are made independently by licensed providers in accordance with state telehealth laws and professional standards.
License/Certification:
- Medical License (Preferred)
- PMHNP
Location:
- Wyoming (Required)
- Work Location: Remote
*Estimated effective hourly earnings are for licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Wyoming and are illustrative estimates derived from modeled assumptions, not a guaranteed hourly rate, wage, or salary. These estimates are calculated using assumptions regarding number of completed visits per hour, CPT code mix, and utilization of add-on codes (such as 90833) when clinically appropriate and properly documented. Actual earnings vary and are dependent on individual clinical decisions, case mix, scheduling availability, payer reimbursement, licensure, and geographic market factors.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/betterhelp-psychiatric-nurse-practitioner-pmhnp-remote
Frequently Asked Questions
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