Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health at Geisinger a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Psychiatry position at Geisinger 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.

This position is based in Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Care management, Clinical policies, Health information documentation, Patient safety, Patient advocacy, Psychiatric diagnosis, Medication management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric care, including patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in collaboration with physicians. They are responsible for ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Domestic partner benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.