Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About the job
- Minimum of 12 months of experience post licensure in a psychiatric clinical setting.
- Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing.
- Board Certification via the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
- Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based on clinic location.
- Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration in the state where prescribing occurs, based on clinic location.
- Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders.
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories.
- Computer literacy and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications, with the ability to adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues.
- Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders.
- Work a hybrid model with a minimum of 3 or 4 days per week in the office, depending on location.
- Offer individual and group therapy to patients.
- Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary.
- Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress.
- Assist in developing individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders.
- Participate in community outreach and education.
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills are a plus but are not required.
- Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable.
About the company
Headlight delivers in-network mental health care across multiple states, offering both telehealth and in-person therapy. It uses full-time W-2 clinicians to provide talk therapy, medication management, and nasal esketamine for conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma. A tech-forward onboarding process combines a patient’s medical and prescription history to better match patients with compatible therapists and streamline intake. By contracting with major insurers and adopting a hybrid direct-to-consumer model, Headlight aims to expand access to affordable mental health care while growing its network and technology platform.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$18M
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Headlight's 2026 website says it is in-network with most major providers, including Medicare.
- Headlight still serves Alaska, California, Colorado, Texas, and Washington with hybrid care.
- Its August 2026 hiring page signals active expansion, with starts promised within 45-90 days.
What critics are saying
- Headlight's five-state footprint limits growth until licensure, clinic openings, and staffing accelerate.
- Reimbursement from UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and Optum drives revenue and squeezes margins.
- A payer contract loss or Spravato restriction can cripple revenue and threaten survival.
What makes Headlight unique
- Headlight employs W-2 clinicians, not contractors, reinforcing tighter quality control and training.
- Headlight bundles telehealth, in-person visits, medication management, and Spravato at select offices.
- MD-PhD founders Manish Sheth and Shashita Inamdar anchor the clinician-centric operating model.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Remote Work Options
- Hybrid Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Professional Development Budget