Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry

5 days ago
United Statesstarts at $75Full TimePsychiatry
Practice Authority in
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join MedAmerica as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service) Variety of Pre

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join MedAmerica as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry.

Key Skills

Inpatient psychiatryPsychiatric nursingPatient careClinical assessmentTreatment planningMedication managementCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationPatient advocacy

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric care to adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients within an 80-bed inpatient unit. They will work as a key member of an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and maintain high standards of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current national certification and DEA license. New graduates are welcome to apply, and a California state license is considered a plus.
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Med America 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

Stated compensation: starts at $75.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Inpatient psychiatry, Psychiatric nursing, Patient care, Clinical assessment, Treatment planning, Medication management, Crisis intervention, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric care to adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients within an 80-bed inpatient unit. They will work as a key member of an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and maintain high standards of care.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Life insurance, AD&D coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, Profit-sharing contributions, HSA. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Profit-sharing contributions
HSA

Protective Factors (1)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

5d ago