Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Practice Authority in United States

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution as a Psychiatric Mental Health NP – No Call, No Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

conduct in-person psychiatric assessments, medication management, and implementing Medicare compliant gradua.

provide accredited CEUs and ongoing case consultation with our experienced team of clinicians.

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for LTC residents * Develop, imp.

manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Medicare and LTC best practices * Implement and document.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentMedication ManagementGradual Dose ReductionGeriatric PsychiatryClinical JudgmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationElectronic Medical Record (EMR)Treatment PlanningDocumentationRegulatory Compliance

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active, unrestricted PMHNP or PMHNP-BC license along with a valid DEA registration, demonstrating strong clinical judgment suitable for LTC environments. A commitment to timely documentation and delivering high-quality psychiatric care is essential for this position.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution 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.

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
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Medication Management, Gradual Dose Reduction, Geriatric Psychiatry, Clinical Judgment, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Treatment Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, manage psychotropic medications, and implement Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction strategies for LTC residents. This role involves developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating c...

Benefits package: Flexible Scheduling, No Evenings, No Weekends, No On-Call, Autonomy in Workflow, APA-Accredited CEUs at No Cost, Annual CEU Stipend, Clinical Support and Mentorship. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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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.