Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Independent Contractor) $105/hour
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About the job
Location: East Chicago, IN
Are you a skilled and motivated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner looking for a high-impact, flexible, and rewarding opportunity? Damar has a great opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This opportunity will work with our patients in East Chicago.
You will assist with medication evaluation and management and screenings for patients ranging from ages 8 to 21 years old. Patients are seen monthly.
🔹 Earn $105/session – competitive pay for your expertise🔹 Make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents🔹 Enjoy true flexibility – work when it fits your schedule
If you're passionate about helping youth overcome challenges and want the freedom of an independent contractor role , we’d love to hear from you!
Schedule
Flexible, Autonomous Scheduling
Enjoy the autonomy to manage your own appointment schedule based on patient needs and your availability. All patients appointments take place onsite at our campus. While campus operations run 24/7, most patient appointments and administrative needs typically fall within the standard daytime window of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. There is flexibility in how you structure your schedule, with the expectation that your availability aligns with patient needs and operational priorities.
Pay
$105/session
What you need to be considered
- Possess current and valid license from the State Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice
- Officially accredited to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
- Meet all state requirements and obtain valid Prescriptive Authority
- Meet and keep valid all state and national legal requirements to practice as a Nurse Practitioner anywhere in the state
- 6 months of experience as an APRN preferred. Pediatric and psychiatric experience a plus.
- Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements.
- Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of the program(s) assigned to.
- No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.
From Damar Services's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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