Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Practice independently without physician oversight.
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in United States. Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is growing our Adult Psychiatry team. Optum is a clinician led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
Requirements
- Unrestricted License to practice in Washington State by start date Unrestricted DEA by start date Nurse Practitioner Certification PMHNP Certification 1+ year practicing with PMHNP.
Benefits & Compensation
- free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Psychiatry position at UnitedHealth Group 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.
Compensation Analysis
UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $105k to $156k annually.
This is approximately 57% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($105k–$156k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Medication Management, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, EDMR, Geropsychology, Collaborative Care Model. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves a combination of direct therapy and psychiatric medication management for adult patients within an outpatient setting. Clinicians are supported by dedicated care teams to handle administrative tasks, allowing focus on patient care.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Incentive and Recognition Programs, Equity Stock Purchase, 401k Contribution, Employee Wellness Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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