Physician Assistant- Psychiatry
Physician Assistant - Psychiatry (Flexible Schedule & High-Earning Potential)
Location: Trumbull, CT | Schedule: Full-Time, Flexible
About the Opportunity
Join a leading private psychiatric practice in Connecticut that has built a reputation for outstanding outpatient care. This respected practice offers a dynamic and collegial environment, treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions in adults. With a strong patient demand due to its commitment to insurance acceptance, this opportunity provides a stable and rewarding career path for the right candidate.
Position Overview
As a Physician Assistant in this outpatient psychiatric setting, you'll engage in medication management and conduct initial psychiatric evaluations for adult patients. Enjoy the flexibility of rotating between two convenient office locations in Trumbull and Fairfield, with the autonomy to design a patient-friendly schedule. While the focus is on adult care, there is room to explore working with adolescents or children if desired.
Position Highlights
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in psychiatric care, preferably in an outpatient setting, and be passionate about delivering patient-centered care. A proactive and adaptable approach, along with a commitment to continuous learning and collaboration, will be key to thriving in this role.
Next Steps
If you are ready to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview discussion.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $135k–$175k
- Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
- $150,000
- 29 openings with a range
- Median midpoint in Connecticut
- $155,000
- 6 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Physician Assistant- Psychiatry position in Trumbull, Connecticut still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on July 7, 2026.
- What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $135k–$175k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 29 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $150,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in Connecticut?
- APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including Connecticut's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate Connecticut board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 7/7/2026