Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Horizon Health a 4.0 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, no weekend requirements.

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

This Psychiatry position at Horizon Health 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.

This position is based in South Dakota.

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Medication management, Psychiatric evaluation, Patient care, Clinical practice, Pharmacological treatment, Psychotropic medication evaluation, Intake evaluation, Diagnosis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care, including medication management and initial intake evaluations. They are responsible for diagnosing psychiatric disorders and coordinating care in conjunction with primary care providers.

Benefits package: Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Sick Time, Vacation Time, Medical Discounts, Dental Discounts, Behavioral Health Service Discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.