Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Independent Contractor) $105/hour
Listed compensation
$105/session
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Location: East Chicago, IN
Are you a skilled and motivated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner looking for a high-impact, flexible, and rewarding opportunity? Damar has a great opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This opportunity will work with our patients in East Chicago.
You will assist with medication evaluation and management and screenings for patients ranging from ages 8 to 21 years old. Patients are seen monthly.
Earn $105/session– competitive pay for your expertise Make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents Enjoy true flexibility – work when it fits your schedule
If you're passionate about helping youth overcome challenges and want the freedom of an independent contractor role, we’d love to hear from you!
Schedule: Flexible, Autonomous Scheduling
Enjoy the autonomy to manage your own appointment schedule based on patient needs and your availability. All patients appointments take place onsite at our campus.
While campus operations run 24/7, most patient appointments and administrative needs typically fall within the standard daytime window of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
There is flexibility in how you structure your schedule, with the expectation that your availability aligns with patient needs and operational priorities.
Pay
$105/session
What You Need to Be Considered
- Possess current and valid license from the State Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice
- Officially accredited to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
- Meet all state requirements and obtain valid Prescriptive Authority
Meet and keep valid all state and national legal requirements to practice as a Nurse Practitioner anywhere in the state
6 months of experience as an APRN preferred. Pediatric and psychiatric experience a plus.
- Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements.
- Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of the program(s) assigned to.
- No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct medication evaluations and management for patients aged 8 to 21. Responsibilities include performing patient screenings and maintaining an autonomous schedule for onsite appointments.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid license from the State Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice and be accredited by AANP or ANCC. Applicants are required to have valid Prescriptive Authority and meet all state and national legal requirements for nurse practitioners.
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 66% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Indiana | 28 active | 2,197 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 66% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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