PMHNP- Contractor

<div style="text-align:center;"><br> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Brightways Counseling Group | Fully Remote | Oregon‑Licensed PMHNPs</span></span></b></span></span></span></div><br><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Brightways Counseling Group is looking for experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners <strong>(PMHNPs)</strong> to provide high‑quality telehealth psychiatric care as <strong>independent contractors</strong>. This role is ideal for clinicians who want full autonomy, flexible scheduling, and the ability to increase their income simply by choosing to offer more hours- all while having a robust administrative team supporting every step of the process.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">If you want to work independently without the hassle of running a private practice, Brightways makes it easy.</span></span></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Why Contract With Brightways?</span></span></b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Weekly Pay: </span></span></b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Get paid every week for completed clinical work — no waiting on insurance timelines.</span></span></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Competitive Hourly Compensation: </span></span></b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Earn <u><b>$101.61 – $126.99</b> per clinical hour,</u> depending on acuity and services rendered. Your income is entirely up to you: offer more hours, see more clients, earn more.</span></span></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Total Flexibility:</span></span></b></span></span></span><br> <ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Work</span></span></b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> <b>as much</b> or <b>as little</b> as you choose (<b>minimum 20 hours of availability per week</b>)</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"><strong>Fully</strong> <b>remote</b> — Work from anywhere, within eligible U.S. states, as long as you are licensed in Oregon.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">No required meetings, no required caseload minimums beyond availability</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">We Handle All Administrative Work: </span></span></b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Brightways provides full administrative support so you can focus solely on clinical care:</span></span></span></span></span><br> <ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">All client referrals generated for you</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">All clients pre‑screened before they reach your schedule</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">All scheduling handled by our team</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Insurance credentialing completed for you</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Billing, claims submission, and payment reconciliation</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">EHR and telehealth platform provided</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">You focus on care. We handle the rest.</span></span></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">What You’ll Do</span></span></b></span></span></span><br> <ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management services </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Provide evidence‑based, measurement‑informed care</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Complete treatment plans every 90 days</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Complete clinical documentation and submit to receive payment</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Deliver care via telehealth from a private, secure environment</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Minimum Qualifications</span></span></b></span></span></span><br> <ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Active, unrestricted<b> PMHNP</b> license in Oregon (This role is fully remote; you may reside in any eligible U.S. state outside CA, NY, MA, NJ and DE) </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">RN license in Oregon</span></span></b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> and in your <b>state of residence</b></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">ANCC PMHNP board certification</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Valid DEA and state PMP registration</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric mental health nursing</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Ability to provide telehealth services</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Successful background check</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Must reside in a U.S. state eligible for contracting; <strong>currently unable to contract with clinicians residing in</strong> CA, NY, MA, NJ or DE.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Availability Requirements</span></span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Minimum 20 hours per week</span></span></b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> of <strong>availability</strong>(with ability to flex up as many hours as you choose); you pick the times, you pick the days! </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">About Brightways</span></span></b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Brightways Counseling Group is an Oregon‑based behavioral health organization committed to breaking down barriers to mental healthcare. We believe clinicians should be able to practice independently without being weighed down by administrative tasks. Our goal is to make independent practice simple, flexible, and financially rewarding for PMHNPs who want autonomy and efficiency.</span></span></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Ready to Work on Your Terms?</span></span></b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">If you’re a PMHNP who wants independence, flexibility, and weekly pay — with none of the administrative hassle — we’d love to connect.</span></span></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Apply today and build the practice you want, on your terms.</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><br> 

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