Onsite Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing healthcare team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive mental health care to patients across various settings, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and enhancing their overall well-being.
Duties
Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients in regular out patient clinic and Dual Diagnosis PHP and IOP.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Provide psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals and groups.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Document patient interactions accurately in medical records.
Skills
- Minimum 2 yrs experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant required.
- Experience in medical office settings with a strong understanding of patient care protocols.
- Experience working in outpatient settings, providing flexible care tailored to individual needs.
- Experience prescribing Naltrexone, Vivitrol, Suboxone, Subutex, and Sublocade preferred.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges. Your expertise as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be invaluable in fostering a supportive environment for healing and recovery.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients in outpatient and dual diagnosis settings. Provide psychotherapy and collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive mental health care.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Preference is given to candidates experienced in prescribing medications for addiction such as Suboxone and Vivitrol.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Onsite Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at Graceland Psychiatric & Neuromodulation Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,031 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Graceland Psychiatric & Neuromodulation Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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