In this deep-dive episode, we unpack PMHNP Contract Red Flags: 7 Clauses New Grads Must Catch. Audio Overview Listen to an in-depth podcast of this post Two hosts break down the full article — no reading required. Your browser does not support audio playback. One clause buried on page 14 of a standard employment agreement can cost a new PMHNP $47,000 in lost income over two years. Most new graduates never catch it. The average psychiatric nurse practitioner salary sits at $143,387 as of early 2026, according to Indeed. That number makes the job offer feel like a win before the ink is dry. But compensation is only one line in a document that will govern your clinical autonomy, geographic mobility, and financial future for years. A 2024 AANP survey found that fewer than 35% of nurse practitioners had their first employment contract reviewed by a heal ...