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LifeStance Health
Wellesley, Massachusetts · Hybrid

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$200k-$257k

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Job Description

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

We are seeking a Full-Time or Part Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP/PMHCNS) to join our group practice. PMHNP must have two years of Child/Adolescent prescribing experience.

Providers may work a hybrid schedule that includes providing telehealth from a home office as well as working in one of our office locations. Please apply to one office location only.

Locations: Arlington, Auburn, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Canton, Chelmsford, Concord, Danvers, Easton, Framingham, Groton, Hopkinton, Lexington, Lynnfield, Mansfield, Medford, Medfield, Milford, Newton, Needham, North Andover, Northborough, Norwell, Norwood, Plymouth, Quincy, Raynham, Stoneham, Waltham, Wellesley, Weymouth, Woburn

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited educational institution is required
  • ANCC - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (PMHNP) certification is required
  • Hold a valid DEA
  • Two years experience after obtaining ANCC certification

Why Join Us

  • Flexible scheduling & strong work-life balance with hybrid scheduling
  • Work with ages 6-up
  • Free CE’s
  • Above average W2 compensation package
  • Full benefits package including medical, vision, disability and 401(k) match
  • Sign On Bonus
  • 100% employer paid malpractice coverage – No tail required
  • Annual Compensation Estimates: $200k-$257k compensation model based on productivity.

Our practice provides well-appointed offices, an EMR system with electronic prescribing, peer consultation groups, and dedicated professionals with whom to collaborate.

We also have talented support staff who handle everything from credentialing to insurance authorizations, scheduling appointments, and collection of payments.

We perform essential, yet non-billable clinical and administrative functions that comprise the infrastructure needed to maintain a successful, busy practice so that you can focus on your clinical work

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.

LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Our Values

  • Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
  • Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
  • Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
  • One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

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LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.

Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide mental healthcare services to children, adolescents, and adults in both outpatient and telehealth settings. They are responsible for clinical duties including prescribing and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Child and adolescent psychiatryClinical assessmentElectronic medical records

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at LifeStance Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

LifeStance Health ranks #1 of 16 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 951 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 62% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$200k–$257kPsychiatry median $140k (middle half $134k–$144k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$216k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Massachusetts83 active2,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 28% remote · 62% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Nurse Practitioner listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 5% offer loan repayment406 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#6 of 17 specialtiespostings stay open a median 36 days · 16% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 983 postings, 1,113 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,385 in the last 30 days1,093 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 84/100 · #1 of 16 for payTop Employers work-life index951 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About LifeStance Health

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Hybrid work
Free CE's
Full benefits package including medical, vision, disability
401(k) match
Sign-on bonus
100% employer-paid malpractice coverage (no tail required)