Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Headlands Research

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimePrimary Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Headlands Research in United States. Lifestyle: no call, no weekends. Benefits: health benefits.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No call requirements No weekend work No night shifts

⚠️ Productivity metrics

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, medical histories, and physical exams per protocol
Provide clinical oversight and care during trial participation
Collaborate closely with physicians, coordinators, and research staff
Providers who value structure, collaboration, and purpose

Requirements

Prior research experience is a plus—but not required

Benefits & Compensation

Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
If you love working with mental health patients—but are ready for a more structured, sustainable, and intellectually rewarding environment—this role may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
We’re seeking an experienced Psychiatric or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Summit Research Network site in Portland.
✔ Opportunity to shape the future of mental health care
Schedule & Compensation
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience (clinical + research)

Work Schedule

Clinical Research | Predictable Schedule | No Call | No Nights
No call. No nights. No weekends. No productivity quotas.
✔ Predictable weekday schedule
Status: Full-time regular employee
Schedule: Monday through Thursday initially; eventually will move to Tuesday through Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsMedical HistoriesPhysical ExamsProtocol AdherenceParticipant ScreeningClinical OversightPatient SafetyResearch CollaborationAdult Mental HealthClinical Research

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Headlands Research a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care position at Headlands Research 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluations, Medical Histories, Physical Exams, Protocol Adherence, Participant Screening, Clinical Oversight, Patient Safety, Research Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves ensuring participant safety, conducting psychiatric evaluations, medical histories, and physical exams according to study protocols. Responsibilities also include screening and enrolling participants, providing clinical oversight during trials, and collaborating with the multidisci...

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