Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Active Pennsylvania NP license or ability to obtain
DEA license or ability to obtain
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in outpatient psychiatry preferred
2+ years of experience practicing as a PMHNP
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
Develop individualized treatment plans for patients across the lifespan
Provide ongoing medication management and psychiatric follow-up care
Treat a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and behavioral disorders
Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and clinical staff to coordinate patient care
Participate in treatment planning for patients receiving TMS and Spravato services
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
Provide telepsychiatry services as needed
Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatment options, and wellness strategies
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Collaborative outpatient practice environment
Established referral network and patient volume
Full administrative and clinical support
Flexible scheduling options
Opportunity to work with innovative psychiatric treatment modalities including TMS and Spravato
Professional growth and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Full-Time | Outpatient Psychiatry with The Nexus Group
Position Overview
We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing outpatient team in Pittsburgh, PA. This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive behavioral health environment focused on delivering high-quality psychiatric care across the lifespan.
The ideal candidate is passionate about patient-centered mental health treatment, enjoys building therapeutic relationships, and values working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
This is an outpatient-only position with a strong focus on medication management, anxiety and depression treatment, and innovative interventional psychiatry services including TMS and Spravato.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
Develop individualized treatment plans for patients across the lifespan
Provide ongoing medication management and psychiatric follow-up care
Treat a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and behavioral disorders
Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and clinical staff to coordinate patient care
Participate in treatment planning for patients receiving TMS and Spravato services
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
Provide telepsychiatry services as needed
Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatment options, and wellness strategies
Conditions Commonly Treated
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
ADHD in children and adults
PTSD
OCD
Panic Disorders
Adjustment Disorders
Autism spectrum and developmental disorders
Sleep disturbances with psychiatric involvement
Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome
Behavioral disturbances and irritability
Services Offered
Medication Management
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Spravato Treatment
Telepsychiatry
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
EMDR
Functional Medicine approaches
Hypnosis and Guided Imagery
Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Active Pennsylvania NP license or ability to obtain
DEA license or ability to obtain
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in outpatient psychiatry preferred
2+ years of experience practicing as a PMHNP
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package
Collaborative outpatient practice environment
Established referral network and patient volume
Full administrative and clinical support
Flexible scheduling options
Opportunity to work with innovative psychiatric treatment modalities including TMS and Spravato
