Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Beacon Behavioral Partners; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative environment

Referral network

Administrative support

Flexible scheduling

Innovative modalities (TMS/Spravato)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Nexus Group, a Pittsburgh-based outpatient behavioral health practice, is seeking a full-time PMHNP to join our team and deliver high-quality psychiatric care.

This role focuses on medication management for children, adolescents, and adults, with opportunities in TMS and Spravato, within a collaborative multidisciplinary setting.

Applicants should have PMHNP-BC, PA license, and 2+ years of PMHNP experience; eager to work in a patient-centered, evidence-based environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing required.
• PMHNP-BC board certification required.
• Active PA NP license or ability to obtain.
• DEA license or ability to obtain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 2+ years PMHNP experience required.
• Outpatient psychiatry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care.
• Treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and related disorders.
• Collaborate with therapists and clinicians to coordinate care.
• Support telepsychiatry as needed and document in the EMR.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

PMHNP experience

Outpatient psychiatry

Education

Master’s/Doctorate in Nursing

PMHNP-BC certification

Job description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Full-Time | Outpatient Psychiatry

with The Nexus Group

About The Nexus Group

The Nexus Group is a growing outpatient behavioral health practice committed to providing compassionate, collaborative, and individualized psychiatric care. Our team delivers comprehensive mental health services focused on improving emotional wellness and long-term quality of life for children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Pittsburgh community.

We believe in treating the whole person through evidence-based psychiatric care, innovative treatment modalities, and a patient-centered approach designed to help every individual reach optimal well-being.

Our practice offers a wide range of outpatient psychiatric services including medication management, psychotherapy, TMS, Spravato, and telepsychiatry.

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
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Why Join The Nexus Group?

At The Nexus Group, providers are supported by a compassionate and collaborative clinical culture that prioritizes patient outcomes, provider autonomy, and innovative behavioral healthcare solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice making a meaningful impact in the Pittsburgh community through comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care.