Best & Worst Jobs for Psych NPs Starting a Private Practice (Avoid Non-Competes!)

Alysha, a psych NP and private practice owner, explains why it’s important to keep a job that covers basic expenses while starting a private practice to avoid financial pressure, then shares five optimal job options: agency work, travel contracts, locum tenens (including local travel contracts), county contract positions (often flexible and non-competitive with private practice), and teaching (especially hybrid NP-level roles). She also warns against jobs—often in outpatient clinics—that feel threatened by private practice, restrict outside work, or require non-competes that can bar practice within a large radius or even an entire state. She suggests consulting a lawyer to assess the validity of a non-compete, staying professional, and following contract boundaries if needed, and invites viewers to comment, like, and subscribe. Learn more about Strong Roots Mentorship: https://www.rootedpmhnpmentorship.com... Follow Alysha on Instagram:   / rootedpmhnpmentorship   Follow Ebony on Instagram:   / ebbthenp   00:00 Best and Worst Jobs Intro 01:04 Agency Work Pros and Cons 01:33 Travel Contracts for Flexibility 02:00 Locum Tenens Tips 02:55 County Contracts No Competition 04:32 Teaching While You Build 05:09 Worst Jobs and Mentorship Context 06:05 Noncompetes and Threatened Employers 07:13 Legal and Professional Workarounds 08:03 Wrap Up and Next Steps