Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Contractor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Contractor at Light Counseling a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Psychiatry position at Light Counseling 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 United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation, EHR Proficiency. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage individualized treatment plans including medication monitoring. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care for children, adolescents, and adults.

Benefits package: Flexible Scheduling, Administrative Support, Continuing Education, Professional Development, Free AACC Membership, Conference Access. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.