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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full-Time | Outpatient Psychiatry
with The Nexus Group
About Beacon Behavioral Partners
Beacon Behavioral Partners is a growing network of physician-driven psychiatric practices with over 25 years of management experience within the behavioral health industry. We believe sustained growth comes from strong local relationships, clinical credibility, and disciplined execution. Our referral outreach model is built on trust, consistency, and data-driven decision-making and this role is central to that strategy.
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.