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Lafayette, Louisiana

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-PRN)

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$80-$110/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job Description

If you have experience as a Nurse Practitioner, have a current and unrestricted license, and have a compassionate, caring heart, then we have a fantastic career waiting for you. Apply today to join our successful, growing work family and become part of a life-changing patient care team. We have an opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join us at our new facility and make STEPS Recovery Solutions your new "work home".

Our current career opportunity is for a PRN Nurse Practitioner to practice at our facility in the Lafayette area.

PLEASE NOTE: pay depends upon experience - the pay range listed is a broad range set by Indeed.com

To be considered, you must have prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner with a current license and preferably have experience in substance abuse treatment with available slots for suboxone treatment. Please be sure to submit a complete resume with employment dates and include your substance abuse experience.

For immediate consideration, send your resume through this job posting. If you are unable to apply via this job post, you may fax your resume to 888.859.2007. No phone calls or in person visits please so we may focus on patient care.

  • If you join our team, you'll enjoy the following responsibilities:
  • Perform initial patient screenings and patient history, along with physical examinations.
  • Analyze test data and determine the need for further treatment options.
  • Complete COWA and CIWA assessments in order to monitor patient's withdrawal symptoms.
  • Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity and confidentiality.

Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide guidance for any patients with critical conditions.

Work collaboratively with the Medical Director and provide immediate notification of unusual or potentially high-risk findings in test results or systems.

  • Other duties as assigned.
  • You must have the following education, skills, and experience to be considered:
  • Master's Degree in Nursing.
  • 5+ years Nursing experience.
  • Valid and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Louisiana.
  • Prefer prior substance abuse experience with available treatment slots for suboxone.
  • Ability to work within a team and take direction.
  • Must become familiar with the electronic medical records system and be able to chart.
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • High energy with engaging personality and strong people skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and successfully prioritize workload.
  • Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with patients and their families, professional support staff, team members, and various individuals from the community agencies.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally.
  • Job Type: PRN
  • Pay: $80.00 - $110.00 Hourly

Ability to Commute/relocate

Lafayette, LA 70506: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
  • Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities

Perform initial patient screenings, physical examinations, and monitor withdrawal symptoms using COWA and CIWA assessments. Collaborate with the Medical Director to provide quality care and maintain accurate patient records.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Nursing and a valid, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Louisiana. Candidates must have at least 5 years of nursing experience, with a preference for substance abuse treatment expertise.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric NursingPatient ScreeningCOWA AssessmentCIWA AssessmentChartingMulti-taskingMicrosoft Excel

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 33% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$166k–$229kPsychiatry median $198k (middle half $166k–$239k)81 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$224k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Louisiana15 active2,208 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 33% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedLouisiana Nurse Practitioner listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment158 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,197 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.2
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lafayette, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.