Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at VitalCore Health Strategies 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 VitalCore Health Strategies 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 North Charleston, South Carolina.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Pharmacotherapy, Behavioral health assessment, Psychotropic medication management, Treatment planning, Clinical nursing, Case conferencing, Group therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy to behavioral health patients within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing medication, and participating in treatment planning and case conferences.