Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Listed compensation
$142k-$190k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire a talented Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the Columbia area, who is passionate about patient care, committed to clinical excellence.
We Offer Nurse Practitioners
- Competitive earnings package with uncapped potential
- Compensation range: $142,000-$190,000, compensation model based on productivity
- W2 employed position with flexible hybrid work schedules
- Collaborative work environment with unmatched support
- Sign-on bonus!
- Care Access and Quality Incentive: Annual cash bonus program
- Comprehensive benefit package
- 401k with up to 4% match
- CME reimbursement
- Strong work/life balance
- Nurse Practitioners are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking NPs that are:
- Local to and fully licensed (PMHNP) in South Carolina.
- Beyond 6 months of employed outpatient experience.
- Board Certified with full prescribing ability.
- Experienced in both medication management and therapy.
- Experienced with child, adolescent, and adult populations.
Location and Schedule
- Conveniently located on 16th Ave N at N Oak Street
- Start in December
- Beautifully designed offices that are thoughtfully laid out
- Full-time, Monday-Friday with evenings/weekends optional
- Flexible hybrid schedule to accommodate work/life balance
- Apply now or contact me today!
- Leah Sweeney
- Director, Practice Development, South Carolina
- LifeStance Health, Inc.
- (e) Leah.Sweeney@LifeStance.com
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our Values
- Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
- Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
- Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
- One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
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LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide high-quality mental healthcare services to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting medication management and therapy sessions while maintaining clinical excellence.
Requirements
Candidates must be fully licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in South Carolina and possess board certification. Applicants are required to have at least 6 months of employed outpatient experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at LifeStance Health a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,182 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
LifeStance Health ranks #2 of 10 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 924 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in psychiatry (np) | ranked against 2,182 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $142k–$190k | Psychiatry median $138k (middle half $129k–$159k)293 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$177k in purchasing power | South Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in South Carolina | 38 active | 2,259 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 38% remote · 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| LifeStance Health | silver tier, 84/100 · #2 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index924 active listings |
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