Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health
Listed compensation
$100-$110/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
ERP International is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a Full-Time position in support of the DMH Acute Psychiatry Department (Inpatient) at NMC San Diego. Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity. erpinternational.com
Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to be named a 2026 Top Workplace by WTOP News! 7 Years Running.
- Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!
- Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, and Health Savings Account available!* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!
- Matching 401K!
About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.
Responsibilities
Work Schedule
Services shall be provided Sunday through Saturday, excluding Federal Holidays, between the hours of 0600 – 1600 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for 10-hour period for seven (7) days on and seven (7) days off, to include an uncompensated 30 to 60 meal break.
Core Duties
The duties include, but are not limited to the following;
- Providing comprehensive psychiatric care and treatment (e. g., assessment, consultation, medication management) to patients in the Naval Medical Center San Diego’s (NMCSD) Directorate for Behavioral Health.
- Performs psychiatric intakes, evaluations, and prescribes medications. Will serve as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary mental Behavioral Health.
- May be involved in medical student and psychiatry resident education.
- May provide clinical supervision to other health care professionals and trainees, such as psychology interns.
- Provides timely communication to patient’s Command on Behavioral Health issues where disclosure is required per Department of Defense Instructions. MQS2-NG Task Order Type I PWS Page 4 of 4
- Works as part of an interdisciplinary team with focus on collaboration and consultation.
- Maintains appropriate records using a computerized record keeping and coding system.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:* Degree: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing.
- Education: Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Certification: Adult Psychiatric- Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
- Experience: Possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Psychiatric- Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner in the last five (5) years. PMH NP board certification and NP license required.* Licensure: Active, unrestricted license from any state
- Life Support Certification: Possess current ARC or AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification. * Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
Pay Scale: $100.00 - $110.00 per hour (up to $238k annually), to be determined based on qualifications, experience, and location.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 60% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$218k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $197k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $208k–$229k | healthcare median $172k (middle half $154k–$221k)50 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$197k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in California | 149 active | 2,056 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 60% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| healthcare pay trend | +8.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| ERP International | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index37 active listings |
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