Onsite Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$135k
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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 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
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Department: General Psychiatry And Neuromodulation
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
$135,000
Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing comprehensive mental health care, including conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and developing individualized treatment plans for patients in outpatient and Dual Diagnosis PHP/IOP settings. Responsibilities also include providing psychotherapy, monitoring progress, collaborating with other professionals, and educating patients and families.
Requirements
A minimum of two years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant is required, along with experience in medical office settings and outpatient environments. Experience prescribing specific medications like Naltrexone, Vivitrol, Suboxone, Subutex, and Sublocade is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Onsite Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or 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 top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,201 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 81/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 54% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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