About Frontier Psychiatry
Frontier Psychiatry is a physician-led, tech-enabled telehealth organization on a mission to improve the mental wellbeing of people in rural communities nationwide. We deliver timely, scalable, and evidence-based care in psychiatry and addiction medicine through innovative virtual solutions that expand access to those who need it most.
Since our launch, Frontier Psychiatry has grown rapidly while maintaining a deep commitment to our founding purpose — lifting the mental wellbeing of underserved populations. Our work is guided by healthcare’s Quintuple Aim, which drives every decision we make:
- Deliver excellent patient care.
- Support the well-being of our team.
- Lower the total cost of care.
- Improve the population health of the communities we serve.
- Advance health equity.
If you’re passionate about meaningful work, innovation in behavioral health, and making a lasting difference in people’s lives, we’d love for you to join our team.
Why This Role Exists
Frontier Psychiatry is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality mental health care across underserved communities.
Our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners are the clinical backbone of that mission—delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to patients who may not otherwise have access.
This role exists to provide high-quality evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment while ensuring patients receive timely, personalized, and effective care across a wide range of mental health conditions.
What You’ll Do
Patient Evaluation & Treatment
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric conditions using evidence-based practices
- Prescribe medications and/or psychotherapeutic interventions as appropriate
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that meets the needs of a diverse patient population
- Respond to patient needs in a timely manner based on clinical acuity and best practices
Collaboration & Communication
- Collaborate with other mental health professionals, primary care providers, and family members as appropriate
- Participate in interdisciplinary discussions to support comprehensive treatment planning
- Maintain a professional, compassionate, and patient-focused approach in all interactions
- Attend weekly Provider Rounds and monthly All-Staff meetings
- Stay engaged with clinical and administrative communications across organizational platforms
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records for all patient encounters
- Ensure compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Follow best practices for documentation, prescribing, and patient care standards
Professional Development
- Stay current with advancements in psychiatric treatment, medications, and clinical best practices
- Participate in ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities
- Continuously refine clinical skills to provide the highest level of care
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means:
- Delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to your patient panel
- Maintaining strong patient engagement and positive outcomes
- Collaborating effectively with the care team and contributing to a supportive clinical culture
- Ensuring accurate documentation and full compliance with clinical standards
- Demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence in every interaction
Education, Experience & Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Montana, Alaska and Idaho.
- Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions
- Proficiency with electronic medical records systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
What We Offer
We believe expanding access to addiction care requires supporting the physicians delivering it.
- 100% remote work
- 120 hours of paid vacation
- 40 hours of sick time
- Your birthday off with pay
- 9.5 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- 100% employer-paid employee-only premiums for medical, dental, vision, and accidental insurance
- HSA plan option
- Stock options
- Company-provided equipment
- $500 annually toward continuing education
- Malpractice insurance fully covered
- Licensure costs covered in all states where you provide care
Our Commitment
Frontier Psychiatry is committed to ethical, accessible, and high-quality addiction treatment. We value physicians who practice with integrity, clinical rigor, and compassion—especially when serving rural and underserved communities.
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