Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (4605)

7 days ago
United States$147,284.80 - $168,750.40 Salary/yearFull TimePsychiatry
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Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (4605) in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Downtown Oakland Health Center - Oakland, CA 94612Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $147,284.80 - $168,750.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts psychiatric assessments and administers treatment of all referred primary care patients.
  • Offers diagnostic and treatment consultation to primary care providers and other clinicians.
  • Develops and assists in implementing psychiatric treatment plans with the patient’s primary care provider and other clinical providers or staff.
  • Participates in case conferences, staff meetings, and phone conversations to coordinate clinic patient services.

Requirements

  • traditional settings. Education & Experience Must possess a current CA Nurse Practitioner license and Board Certification as a PMHNP or PA

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $147,284.80 - $168,750.40 Salary/year
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Day schedule.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentBehavioral healthPrimary careCase managementClinical documentationPatient treatment planningMultidisciplinary team collaborationEHR EpicSubstance abuse treatmentDiagnostic consultationCommunity healthPsychosocial assessment
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at LIFELONG MEDICAL 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

LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $147k to $169k annually.

This is approximately 47% 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($147k–$169k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric assessment, Behavioral health, Primary care, Case management, Clinical documentation, Patient treatment planning, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, EHR Epic. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct psychiatric assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide integrated mental health and substance abuse services within a multidisciplinary primary care team. They will also offer diagnostic consultation to clinicians and participate in ongoing prog...

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts, Dependent coverage, Domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, Loan repayment programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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