Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Malpractice tail coverage

CME allowance

Paid CME time

Professional dues covered

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. is seeking a compassionate pediatric-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our behavioral health team in Reading, PA.

This full-time role offers a balanced 4-day work week, with three days 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and one extended day 8:00 AM–7:00 PM, ensuring continuity of care for children and adolescents. You will perform outpatient evaluations, diagnose, and manage medications, collaborating with therapists, pediatricians, and staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and ongoing medication management for children and adolescents.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, pediatricians, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Engage in care coordination with families, schools, and other healthcare providers when appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing

PMHNP Board Certification

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

We are seeking acompassionate, pediatric-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join ourdedicated behavioral health team in Reading, PA. This full-time opportunityoffers a balanced 4-day work week—three days from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and oneextended day from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM—providing both work-life balance andcontinuity of care for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outpatientpsychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and ongoing medication management forchildren and adolescents.
• Collaborate with amultidisciplinary team including therapists, pediatricians, and support staff.
• Maintain accuratedocumentation and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Engage in care coordinationwith families, schools, and other healthcare providers when appropriate.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary of$165,000 – $180,000, based on experience.
• Health, dental, and visioninsurance.
• Life and disabilityinsurance.
• Malpractice insurance (withtail coverage).
• CME allowance and paid CMEtime.
• Coverage of all professionalassociation dues and licensing fees.
• Supportive, team-orientedenvironment.

Requirements:

• Master’s or Doctorate inNursing from an accredited institution.
• Active and unrestrictedPennsylvania Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board Certification as aPsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with pediatric experienceor certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years ofclinical experience in child/adolescent psychiatry (new grads with strongpediatric backgrounds may be considered).
• Excellent communication,documentation, and collaboration skills.