Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Pennsylvania
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania are among the most active in the Mid-Atlantic region, with strong demand across community mental health centers, integrated health systems, and outpatient behavioral health practices at every level from new graduate to senior clinician. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown anchor the largest concentrations of openings, where employers such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Jefferson Health maintain substantial psychiatric and behavioral health programs. Telepsychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and substance use disorder treatment are the most consistently sought specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating the mental health needs of the patient. The PMHNP works collaboratively with the psychiatrist to formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order and interpret results from laboratory tests, provide patient education, prepare medical records and refer patients in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans’ Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.
Essential Functions:
- Diagnosing, conducting, and prescribing medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health problems.
- Responsible for providing emergency psychiatric services, physician and psycho-social examinations of their patients.
- Developing appropriate treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation.
- Consulting with patients and families having multiple and complex disorders; and working in a collaborative and integrative roles with primary healthcare providers.
- Performing invasive procedures.
- Educating patients on positive health promoting lifestyle choices and diseases, injury and illness prevention.
Requirements
Educational / Experience Requirements:
- Must have a Master’s degree in Nursing. Current RN License in the state where practicing, and certification to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state where practicing.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Must be flexible with work schedule. Involves discretion and independent action within prescribed limits. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice.
- Should demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems and utilize appropriate steps for problem resolution, ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Must be competent in the areas of interpersonal communications, excellent verbal and written skills, knowledge of Medicare and regulatory and credentialing criteria standards, knowledge of safety standards, spread of organisms, and the adult learning process. Must be competent in the provision of nursing care. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.
Work Environment:
- Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating the mental health needs of the patient. The PMHNP works collaboratively with the psychiatrist to formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order and interpret results from laboratory tests, provide patient education, prepare medical records and refer patients in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans’ Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.
Essential Functions:
- Diagnosing, conducting, and prescribing medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health problems.
- Responsible for providing emergency psychiatric services, physician and psycho-social examinations of their patients.
- Developing appropriate treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation.
- Consulting with patients and families having multiple and complex disorders; and working in a collaborative and integrative roles with primary healthcare providers.
- Performing invasive procedures.
- Educating patients on positive health promoting lifestyle choices and diseases, injury and illness prevention.
Requirements
Educational / Experience Requirements:
- Must have a Master’s degree in Nursing. Current RN License in the state where practicing, and certification to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state where practicing.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Must be flexible with work schedule. Involves discretion and independent action within prescribed limits. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice.
- Should demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems and utilize appropriate steps for problem resolution, ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Must be competent in the areas of interpersonal communications, excellent verbal and written skills, knowledge of Medicare and regulatory and credentialing criteria standards, knowledge of safety standards, spread of organisms, and the adult learning process. Must be competent in the provision of nursing care. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.
Work Environment:
- Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health nurse practitioner jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania CRNP license with an approved psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification
- Board certification as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner from ANCC or AANP
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Active DEA registration and Pennsylvania prescriptive authority collaborative agreement or independent practice status
- Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and evidence-based therapy
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in behavioral health settings
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania?
You must complete an accredited graduate nursing program with a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner concentration, pass the ANCC or AANP board certification exam, and apply to the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing for a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license. Pennsylvania also requires a collaborative agreement with a physician for prescriptive authority until a practitioner qualifies for independent practice, which requires a defined period of supervised practice hours verified with the board.
How much do mental health nurse practitioners make in Pennsylvania?
Mental health nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $130,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,940 for the lowest 10% to over $163,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mental health nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring mental health nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania right now include Optum, Blackbird Health, and Merakey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and community behavioral health organizations together generate a consistent volume of openings across inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most mental health nurse practitioner jobs?
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Erie have the most mental health nurse practitioner openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia dominates because of its dense concentration of academic medical centers, community health networks, and behavioral health nonprofits, while Pittsburgh's volume is driven by UPMC's expansive psychiatric services, and smaller markets like Allentown reflect strong regional health system growth in the Lehigh Valley.
Are there remote mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're limited compared to purely desk-based fields, since most psychiatric nurse practitioner roles require at least some in-person patient contact for evaluations and medication management. About 71% of mental health nurse practitioner openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth-only positions most common in follow-up medication management and therapy support roles at digital health organizations and large multi-state behavioral health practices.
How can I get hired as a mental health nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate nurse practitioner residency or fellowship programs, which UPMC and Penn Medicine both offer within their behavioral health departments for candidates who have just completed their psychiatric-mental health NP program. Registered nurses with psychiatric unit experience at Pennsylvania hospitals often transition more quickly because they already meet clinical familiarity requirements. Completing a supervised practicum at a Pennsylvania community mental health center and securing your collaborative agreement before graduation strengthens any application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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