Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Psychiatry position at Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in Remote - Nationwide.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric assessment, Medication management, Geriatric psychiatry, Treatment planning, Electronic medical records, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Clinical documentation, Regulatory compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage psychotropic medications for residents in long-term care facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure Medicare-compliant documentation.

Benefits package: Flexible Scheduling, No Evenings, No Weekends, No On-Call, APA-Accredited CEUs, Annual CME Stipend, Clinical Support, Mentorship. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.