Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver psychiatric care within license scope. Responsibilities include mental health exams, assessments, and prescribing medications, with patient and family education on treatment options.

The role is contract, part time, and pays $95 per hour, positioned in a healthcare facility setting. Requires PMHNP license and relevant certifications with state-specific collaboration requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a PMHNP by the state in which you practice.
• Certification by a national nursing organization (AANP/ANCC) is preferred.
• Specialty certification as per client/state regulations if applicable.
• One year PMHNP experience preferred; three years in mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric health care within license scope and perform mental health examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments and screenings.
• Prescribe medications and educate patients and families on psychiatric illnesses and treatment options.

Skills

PMHNP license

Board certification preferred

Collaboration agreements

CPR certification

Job description

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric health care services to patients within scope of license, performs mental health examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments and screenings, prescribes medications and instructs patients and family members on psychiatric illnesses and treatment options.

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by state in which employee is practicing
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC) is preferred
• Specialty Certification as per client request and or state regulations if applicable
• One year experience as a PMHNP preferred
• Three years’ experience in mental health field preferred
• Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Job Category: Advanced Practitioner

Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | NP | NP - Psychiatric

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 10

Pay Rate: $95 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-16T20:33:15