Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Arizona

$145k/yrPosted 3 days ago

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Salary basis: Annual salary, $145k/yr
Work mode: In person

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Requisition number: 2382479 Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Advanced Practice Clinicians Optum Behavioral Care Virtual , part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Arizona. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care (OBC) team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and …

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$144k

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$150k

Arizona listings advertise 4% less than the national median

This position's advertised pay ($145k to $145k) is above the Arizona median.

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About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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