Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Weekend Option

This Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Weekend Option position at RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Psychiatry position at RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 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.

RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $57k to $71k annually.

This is approximately 79% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $71000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Therapeutic Interventions, Psychotherapy, Counseling, Collaboration, Patient Education, Record Keeping. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The PMHNP will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide psychotherapy to patients. They will also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Benefits package: Competitive pay, Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth), Paid time off + 9 holidays, Retirement plan options, Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs, Clinical supervision, Wellness & employee assistance programs, Mileage reimbursement for work related travel. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.