Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Jane Pauley Community Health Center; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer contribution

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Jane Pauley Community Health Center in Indiana seeks a Pediatric PMHNP to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services within a collaborative team-based model.

This pediatric clinic role supports children and adolescents, requires 3–5 years of pediatric care experience, and works with primary care, therapists, and school partners to improve access, reduce stigma, and promote whole-person health.

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric behavioral health and working with children 3+ years.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations and DSM-5-based diagnoses.
• Initiate and manage psychopharmacologic treatment with monitoring.

Skills

Pediatric care

DSM-5 knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

MSN or DNP (PMHNP)

PMHNP-BC certification

Indiana RN license

Indiana APRN license

Indiana CSR & DEA registrations

BLS certification

Child/adolescent care experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Behavioral Health

• Anderson Peds Health Center
• Anderson, Indiana, United States

Empowering communities through accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care, this is the work we do every day.

At Jane Pauley Community Health Center, every role is connected to something bigger. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we deliver integrated, whole-person care to individuals and families across Indiana, regardless of income or insurance status.

Our teams work at the intersection of clinical excellence and community impact, supporting underserved populations while building a culture rooted in collaboration, respect, and growth. Here, you are not just joining a workplace, you are becoming part of a mission that truly matters.

The Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) delivers comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services within a collaborative, team-based model. This role is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental health concerns who are being seen in a clinical environment. The PMHNP works closely with primary care providers, therapists, leadership, and care teams to support whole-person health, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health services within the medical home. Providers will have to float between sites to cover for other providers when appropriate.

This role is in a pediatric clinic supporting child and adolescent patients. Applicant must have 3-5 years of experience in pediatric care working with children 3 years and older.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducting comprehensive mental health evaluations including history, symptom review, and mental status examinations.
• Diagnosing mental health conditions using DSM-5 criteria and developing integrated, patient-centered treatment plans.
• Initiating and managing psychopharmacologic treatment, monitoring therapeutic effectiveness and side effects.
• Collaborating daily with school-based team members, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health consultants, and other team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Providing brief therapeutic interventions (e.g., motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy) and psychoeducation as appropriate within scope.
• Supporting same-day access and warm handoffs from primary care providers and school providers for timely mental health consultation.
• Educating patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies within a culturally responsive framework.
• Participating in team huddles, case reviews, and shared care planning to support integrated workflows and population health initiatives.
• Documenting care in the shared electronic health record in alignment with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of wellness and prevention programs addressing behavioral health in primary care.
• Engaging in quality improvement projects and data collection related to access, outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
• Maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric practices, integrated care models, and state and federal healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education And Experience

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Current and unrestricted Indiana RN and APRN licenses.
• Valid Indiana CSR and DEA registration with ability to prescribe psychiatric medications.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in child and adolescent care.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills required.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in using electronic medical records, especially in a shared care model.
• Competency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven work that directly impacts access to care across our communities
• Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision) designed to support you and your family
• Generous PTO because we believe caring for others starts with caring for yourself
• 401(k) with employer contribution to help you plan for what’s ahead
• Life and disability coverage for peace of mind

Here, you are not just filling a role-you are helping shape healthier communities and advancing equitable care every day!