Full-Time

Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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Talkiatry

Talkiatry

201-500 employees

Provides virtual psychiatric care services

Compensation Overview

$180k - $215k/yr

Mid, Senior

Iowa, USA

Candidates must be based in Iowa.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Board Certified by the ANCC as a PMHNP
  • A minimum of 4 years’ post grad experience practicing as a PMHNP, preferably in a telehealth setting; Prior RN experience in psychiatry/behavior health is a plus!
  • Ability to obtain and maintain active and unrestricted license and DEA number. We can assist in obtaining licensure as needed.
  • Experience administering initial mental health evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, medication management, as well as psychoeducation/supportive therapy.
  • Proficiency in using an Electronic Medical Record system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date electronic health records for all patient encounters.
  • Passion for high quality care, and the ability to prioritize best practices in the virtual telepsychiatry space.
  • Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills.
  • A willingness and passion to expand clinical skill set through continuous education, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
  • A proactive approach with a strong work ethic and desire to participate in a collaborative environment.
  • A commitment to high-quality, cost-effective behavioral health care.
Responsibilities
  • Administer initial mental health evaluations.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Manage medications.
  • Provide psychoeducation/supportive therapy.
  • Spend a minimum of 60 minutes for intakes and 30 minutes on follow up visits.
  • Refer patients to specialists and therapists as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior RN experience in psychiatry/behavior health is a plus!

Talkiatry provides psychiatric care services through a digital platform, focusing on mental health support via telehealth. Clients seeking mental health assistance can easily connect with psychiatrists by first checking if their insurance is accepted and then completing an online assessment. This assessment helps match them with a psychiatrist who meets their specific needs and availability, allowing for a virtual visit to occur within days. Talkiatry's business model is based on charging insurance companies for the services rendered, making mental healthcare more accessible by removing out-of-pocket costs. The company is distinguished by its diverse clinical team, which is led by experts in various specialties, and has received positive feedback for the convenience and quality of care it offers.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$263M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Talkiatry's partnership with Sohar Health enhances patient experience through automated insurance verification.
  • Recognition as 'Best Virtual Care Platform' in 2025 boosts Talkiatry's credibility and market position.
  • Expansion into postpartum depression care services addresses gaps in maternal mental healthcare.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from startups like Cerebral and Brightside may impact Talkiatry's market share.
  • Reliance on insurance companies for revenue poses risks if reimbursement rates change.
  • Dependency on Sohar Health for insurance verification could be risky if the partnership ends.

What makes Talkiatry unique

  • Talkiatry offers insurance-covered virtual psychiatric care, enhancing accessibility for diverse populations.
  • The company automates insurance verification, improving claim accuracy to 95% and reducing errors.
  • Talkiatry's diverse clinical team provides personalized care across a wide range of mental health conditions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
PR Newswire
May 9th, 2025
Talkiatry Named "Best Virtual Care Platform" In 2025 Medtech Breakthrough Awards

Prestigious International Annual Awards Program Recognizes Standout Digital Health & MedicalTechnology Products and CompaniesNEW YORK, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Talkiatry , a leading provider of high-quality, in-network psychiatric care, today announced that it has been named " Best Virtual Care Platform " in the 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Awards program organized by MedTech Breakthrough , an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes and honors excellence in the global health and medical technology market.Talkiatry delivers evidence-based psychiatric care through partnerships with more than 60 major health plans, including Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna. Its team of over 500 full-time, licensed psychiatrists treats patients across 47 states and has completed over 1.5 million visits to date. Talkiatry's virtual-first model allows patients to match with an in-network psychiatrist in minutes and book an appointment within days, not weeks.Talkiatry treats a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and more, delivering outcomes-driven care in a setting designed for consistency and trust. Adult evaluations last 60 minutes, follow-ups are 30 minutes, and sessions for youth and geriatric patients are extended to ensure thorough, personalized treatment. In a recent study , 67% of Talkiatry patients no longer had clinically significant anxiety symptoms and 62% saw improvement in depression symptoms after just 15 weeks of care. The company also prioritizes patient safety and care continuity through evidence-based screenings, medication management oversight, proactive safety outreach, and patient coverage during provider PTO."We're proud to be recognized by MedTech Breakthrough for the work we're doing to innovate behavioral health care," said Robert Krayn, CEO of Talkiatry

PR Newswire
Apr 7th, 2025
Sohar Health And Talkiatry Expand Access To Mental Health Care By Automating Insurance Eligibility Process

Behavioral health providers that streamline the insurance verification process improve the patient experience and increase access to life-changing careSohar and Talkiatry partnered to automate the telepsychiatry provider's insurance eligibility system, pushing its verification accuracy to 95% by reducing errors stemming from patients manually entering incorrect carrier informationNEW YORK, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sohar Health , an AI-driven eligibility determination and Verification of Benefits (VoB) provider, today announced that its partnership with Talkiatry further enhanced the telepsychiatry leader's patient experience through the automation of its insurance verification process. Sohar's Eligibility Automation technology is specifically built for behavioral health providers. Working hand-in-hand, Sohar and Talkiatry improved claim accuracy to 95%.Patients seeking behavioral health care often struggle to find prompt, covered treatment due to unreliable provider directories and insurance denials. Providers work to streamline the process by accurately verifying health insurance early in the care journey. By confirming patient coverage for services, which includes determining copays and deductibles, providers hope to create a better patient experience with fewer surprise bills.However, insurance eligibility and verification can be time-consuming, manual, and prone to human error. Six in 10 adults experience problems when using their insurance because coverage is difficult to understand, resulting in denied claims

Hit Consultant
Apr 3rd, 2025
Sohar Health And Talkiatry Partner To Automate Insurance Verification

What You Should Know:– Sohar Health, an AI-driven eligibility determination and Verification of Benefits (VoB) provider, has announced a partnership with Talkiatry to automate Talkiatry’s insurance verification process.– Sohar Health’s Eligibility Automation technology is designed specifically for behavioral health providers. The collaboration has resulted in improved claim accuracy, reaching 95%.Today’s Cumbersome Insurance Eligibility/Verification ChallengesPatients seeking mental health services frequently encounter obstacles such as unreliable provider directories and unexpected insurance denials, creating significant barriers to timely and effective treatment. Recognizing the critical need for a smoother process, providers aim to accurately verify health insurance coverage early in the patient journey, including determining copays and deductibles, to minimize surprise bills and improve overall satisfaction.However, traditional insurance eligibility and verification methods are often time-consuming, manual, and susceptible to human error. Studies indicate that six in ten adults face challenges understanding their insurance coverage, leading to denied claims. This issue has driven healthcare organizations to spend an estimated $19.7 billion annually attempting to overturn these denials, creating frustration for both patients and providers.Automating Insurance Eligibility ProcessTalkiatry, committed to improving access to high-quality mental healthcare nationwide through virtual appointments, sought to enhance its technology-driven patient experience by partnering with Sohar Health. Sohar’s AI-powered Eligibility Automation technology, specifically designed for behavioral health providers, proved instrumental in achieving this goal.Sohar’s API facilitated a significant increase in claim acceptance rates by automatically confirming coverage and accurately estimating patient cost-sharing responsibilities before care delivery

Hit Consultant
Apr 3rd, 2025
Sohar Health and Talkiatry Partner to Automate Insurance Verification

Talkiatry, committed to improving access to high-quality mental healthcare nationwide through virtual appointments, sought to enhance its technology-driven patient experience by partnering with Sohar Health.

PR Newswire
Feb 6th, 2025
Talkiatry Named To The 2025 Digital Health 100 By Digital Health New York (Dhny)

DH100 recognizes those companies that have helped make New York the capital of healthcare innovationNEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Talkiatry , a leading provider of high-quality, in-network psychiatric care, today announced that it has been named to the 2025 New York Digital Health 100 (DH100), a recognition that highlights the most exciting and innovative startups in New York. Digital Health New York (DHNY) publishes the annual list in conjunction with the 2025 New York Healthcare Innovation Report that analyzes the digital health sector's investment trends, challenges, and opportunities."We are honored to be named to the New York Digital Health 100 for the third consecutive year. This recognition highlights Talkiatry's mission to transform mental health care through our scalable, value-based care model and innovative partnerships. With our focus on accessibility and quality, we'll continue to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and connect underserved populations with necessary behavioral health care." – Robert Krayn, CEO and Co-Founder of Talkiatry."Now in its sixth year, the New York DH100 has evolved and grown, and in that time, the digital health ecosystem in New York has also reached unprecedented levels of innovation and impact," said Bunny Ellerin, co-founder and CEO, DHNY. "We are honored to celebrate these organizations, whose dedication to transformation and progress is driving the future of healthcare."Talkiatry is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality mental health services