Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Job Description
About the Role
Join Element Care as a Psychiatric Mental Health NP – No Nights, No Weekends in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluates participants for acute changes in behavioral health status to mitigate risk of psychiatric hospitalization and provides close follow
- up from psychiatric hospitalizations.
- Makes nursing home visits in accordance with the state nursing home
Requirements
- Makes home visits to participants as needed.
- Follows up with participants routinely or urgently as clinical need arises.
- Develops clinically appropriate behavioral health treatment plans and follows up regularly on medication regimens.
- Implements gradual dose reductions (GDR) as needed and in line with regulatory practices.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $106K - $149K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Element Care in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health NP at Element Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Element Care 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.
Compensation Analysis
Element Care lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $106k to $149k annually.
This is approximately 57% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Massachusetts.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($106k–$149k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health, Geriatric Care, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, Treatment Planning, Team Collaboration, Cultural Competence, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive behavioral health services to older adults, managing a caseload referred by primary care providers. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and monitoring medication regimens.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan, Supplemental Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
6d ago
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