Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at La Frontera Center 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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

This Psychiatry position at La Frontera Center 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.

Stated compensation: up to $5200.

This position is based in Arizona.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Psychotropic Medication Management, Treatment Recommendation, Medical Referral, Psychiatrist Consultation, Staff Education, Record Keeping, Trauma-Informed Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner conducts psychiatric assessments, manages psychotropic medications, and participates in the ongoing treatment of clients, potentially serving both adult and child/adolescent populations. Responsibilities also include coordinating care to enhance physical and behavi...

Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts, Health savings account with employer contribution, 403b retirement account, Tuition reimbursement up to $5,200/year, Allowance added to pay (2% of salary first year), 15 days PTO (increases every 2 years), 10 paid holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.