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Roseville, California

Consult Liaison Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$187k-$261k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center

Position Overview

Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of psychiatric patients in collaboration with a physician.

Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.

Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.

Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice.

Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act.

Job Description

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.

Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $186,700.80 to $261,372.80 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.

Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

The nurse practitioner will assess, diagnose, and implement medical care for psychiatric patients in collaboration with physicians. They are responsible for managing interdisciplinary care plans and fostering collaborative relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must possess advanced nursing knowledge and competence in psychiatric care, including familiarity with medical terminology and anatomy. The role requires adherence to California Nurse Practice Act regulations and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric nursingPatient assessmentDiagnosisCare planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem solvingTime managementRegulatory compliancePatient privacy

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #1 of 21 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$187k–$261kPsychiatry median $160k (middle half $138k–$180k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$202k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in California160 active2,208 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 48% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Nurse Practitioner listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sutter Health#1 of 21 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 39 employers
24
<$175k
16
$175k-210k
4
$210k-245k
2
$245k-280k
4
$280k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 39 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon

$298k-$348k
#2

Nurse Practitioner

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$205k-$297k
#3

Nurse Practitioner - Limb Salvage Program

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#4

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$255k-$295k
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

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

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Roseville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$584k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,521/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.