Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Psychiatric nurse practitioners employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $62.57 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
CHE Behavioral Health Services is hiring Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Since 1995, CHE has been a national leader in adult and geriatric mental health, serving 100,000+ patients across 800+ facilities in 11+ states.
Why PMHNPs Choose CHE
- Create your own schedule (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–7 PM)
- Competitive pay
- No nights, weekends, or on-call
- Consistent, reliable caseload, no cancellations
- Work close to home in partnered facilities
Requirements
- MSN – Psychiatric/Mental Health; ANCC PMHNP certification
- Active DEA license in state of practice
- Experience in psychotropic medication management
- 2 plus years of experience is required.
- Family Nurse Practitioners with 3–5 years of psych experience will be considered
What You’ll Do
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits
- Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Collaborate with an integrated care team (psychiatrists, psychologists, LCSWs, nursing staff)
- Distinguish and diagnose psychological vs. physiological disorders
- Consult on complex or unusual clinical cases
What We Offer
- CHE provides an AI scribe that drafts your session notes for you, dramatically reducing after-hours charting so your time goes to patients, not paperwork
- Comprehensive Benefits; 401k matching, health, dental, vision, malpractice insurance and PTO
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Flexible scheduling options
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From CHE Behavioral's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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CHE Behavioral hires mental health staff, advanced practice providers and front-office staff in 10 states.
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