Psychiatric-Mental Health (NP/PA) (Monthly Travel)
Listed compensation
$160k-$211k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
This is a a Full-Time Position (Hybrid role, requires travel to Fresno, CA for up to 4 days/month)
WelbeHealth PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and communities. Our comprehensive range of medical services is what ignites our passion to treat the whole person and not the symptoms. We employ a collaborative Interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care, which is key to WelbeHealth’s values, team culture, and mission.
At the direction of the Medical Director, the Primary Care Provider, Psychiatric-Mental Health (NP/PA) works collaboratively with WelbeHealth PACE Physicians and IDT team providing assessment, planning, primary care, and continuing medical education to WelbeHealth participants.
Essential Job Duties
Provide psychiatric consultation, psychiatric illness evaluation, counseling, and treatment for participants in collaboration with PACE Physicians and Community-Based PACE Physicians
In collaboration with a physician, perform in-person or telehealth comprehensive psychiatric assessments on participants and collaborate with the IDT team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant
Collaborate with physician(s) and IDT in discharge planning from acute or long-term care settings
In consultation with the PACE Physician and/or Community-Based PACE Physician, refer participants to a psychiatrist as indicated
In collaboration with the PACE Physician and/or Community-Based PACE Physician, oversee care of participants in the nursing home, making regular visits as dictated by WelbeHealth standards and participant needs
Be a consultant to IDT, which includes communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning arrangements, and coordinating 24-hour care delivery
Job Requirements
Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis from an accredited college or university
- Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant State License without restrictions
- State CDS Certification and DEA License
- NPI license
- Reliable means of transportation
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with the frail or elderly
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred
Benefits of Working at WelbeHealth: Apply your provider expertise in new ways as we rapidly expand. You will have the opportunity to design the way we work in the context of an encouraging and loving environment where every person feels uniquely cared for.
- Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K savings + match
- Advancement opportunities - we’ve got a track record of hiring and promoting from within, meaning you can create your own path!
- CME and Paid Time Away
And Additional Benefits
Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications.
- Compensation Offering
- $159,939—$211,119 USD
- COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.
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Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric-Mental Health provider will perform psychiatric evaluations and consultations in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans. They will also provide ongoing primary care and psychiatric support for elderly participants in both community and nursing home settings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with a psychiatric emphasis and possess active state licensure. A minimum of two years of experience working with the frail or elderly population is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 56% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$186k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $168k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $160k–$211k | Psychiatry median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$168k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in California | 158 active | 2,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 32% remote · 56% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,372 in the last 30 days | 1,099 the 30 days before (+25%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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