Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP
Listed compensation
$156K - $176.8K
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Wellness resources
Job Description
Why Join Our Team?
Are you a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) looking to make a meaningful, face-to-face impact in the nation's capital? We are growing our behavioral health practice in Washington, D. C., and looking for an active, locally licensed PMHNP to join our collaborative, in-person clinical team.
In this role, you will work side-by-side with experienced physicians, therapists, and support staff to provide high-quality, compassionate mental health care to a diverse patient community.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
Conduct comprehensive in-person psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status exams.
Formulate evidence-based treatment plans and manage ongoing psychopharmacological care.
Provide direct face-to-face risk assessments and crisis intervention as needed.
Collaborate closely with on-site multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, holistic care.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation compliant with District and federal guidelines.
Qualifications & Requirements
Active DC APRN / PMHNP License: Must hold an active, unencumbered license in the District of Columbia prior to start date.
Active DC DEA Registration: Active prescriptive authority for District of Columbia (or eligible to transfer/add DC location).
Education & Certification: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with ANCC Board Certification as a PMHNP (PMHNP-BC).
Work Setting: Ability to work 100% on-site at our Washington, D. C. clinic.
Experience: 1+ years of outpatient clinical experience preferred (licensed new grads welcome to apply).
Key Responsibilities
The PMHNP will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate evidence-based treatment plans for patients. They will also provide direct risk assessments and crisis intervention while collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active DC APRN/PMHNP license and DEA registration. A Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with ANCC Board Certification is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP at Blue Sky Mental Health Clinic a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 1,866 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$166k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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