Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Indiana
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in Indiana are in active demand, concentrated across behavioral health centers, community mental health organizations, integrated hospital systems, and correctional healthcare settings at every experience level from new graduate to senior clinician. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville are the state's largest hiring hubs, where established employers like Indiana University Health, Eskenazi Health, and Centerstone maintain consistent openings. The most sought-after specialties are child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, and outpatient mental health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Accentus Mental Health
Accentus Mental Health is a growing behavioral healthcare organization with 3 locations dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. Our Mission is to improve mental health outcomes through individualized treatment plans, innovative therapies, and a patient-centered approach.
We offer comprehensive psychiatric services, including medication management, TMS (transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), Spravato (esketamine) therapy, IV-Ketamine therapy, and talk therapy.
As our organization continues to expand, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our clinical team.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for patients experiencing a variety of mental health conditions. The ideal canidate is compassionate, clinically knowledgeable, detail oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment providing clinical oversight during hours of operation.
This position offers the opprotunity to work with innovative mental health treatments while helping patients achieve meaningful impovements in their quality of life.
Key Responsibilites
Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in accordance with DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.
- Develop individulized, evidence based treatment plans.
- Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications within the scope of licensure and applicable regulations.
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
- Provide ongoing psychiatric medication management and follow-up appointments.
- Assess Patient safety, including suicide risk, and implement appropriate interventions.
- Coordinate referrals for psychotherapy, specialty care, and additional behavioral health services.
Spravato & IV-Ketamine Services
- Evaluate patients for elgibility and appropriatemenss of Spravato (esketamine) and IV Ketamine treatment.
- Conduct initial consultations, medical psychiatric assessments, and treatment follow-ups.
- Collaborate with nursing and clincial staff to coordinate treatment.
- Monitor patient progress, treatment response, and potential adverse reactions.
- Follow applicable Spravato REMS requirements and organizationsal treatment protocols.
- Ensure appropriate clinical documentation, informed consent, and patient education.
- Participate in treatment planning for patients experiencing treatment resistant depression.
Clinical Documentation
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records.
- Document medical necessity, diagnosis, treatment plans, and patient encounters.
- Follow-HIPPA regulations and patient confidentiality.
- Comply with applicable federal and Indiana State laws governing advanced practice nursing and prescribing.
- Maintain required professional licensure, certifications, and prescribing credentials.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director, Clinical Leadership, and the MSO, to support quality patient care.
- Participate in clinical quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Current, un-restricted Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Current, un-restricted Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
- Current Indiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) authority.
- Board certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), current certification through ANCC.
- Current Prescriptive authority in accordance with Indiana requirements
- Current, un-restricted DEA Registration License.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently within the applicable scope of practice and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in outpatient psychiatric or behavioral healthcare.
- Experience treating depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions.
- Experience with treatment resistant depression.
- Familiarity with Spravato (esketamine), IV-Ketamine, or other interventional psychiatric treatments.
- Experience using electronic health records system.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medication management and evidence based treatment guidlelines.
- Experience collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensations based on experience.
- Full-Time Employement.
- Supportive and collaborative environment.
- Opprotunity to work with innovative pyschiatric treatment modalities.
- Growing orgnaization with opportunities for professional developement.
- Patient centered approach focused on quality of care and positive outcomes.
- 401K
- Health Insurance
- PTO
Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Certified (Required)
Work Location: In person
About Accentus Mental Health
Accentus Mental Health is a growing behavioral healthcare organization with 3 locations dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. Our Mission is to improve mental health outcomes through individualized treatment plans, innovative therapies, and a patient-centered approach.
We offer comprehensive psychiatric services, including medication management, TMS (transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), Spravato (esketamine) therapy, IV-Ketamine therapy, and talk therapy.
As our organization continues to expand, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our clinical team.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for patients experiencing a variety of mental health conditions. The ideal canidate is compassionate, clinically knowledgeable, detail oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment providing clinical oversight during hours of operation.
This position offers the opprotunity to work with innovative mental health treatments while helping patients achieve meaningful impovements in their quality of life.
Key Responsibilites
Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in accordance with DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.
- Develop individulized, evidence based treatment plans.
- Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications within the scope of licensure and applicable regulations.
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
- Provide ongoing psychiatric medication management and follow-up appointments.
- Assess Patient safety, including suicide risk, and implement appropriate interventions.
- Coordinate referrals for psychotherapy, specialty care, and additional behavioral health services.
Spravato & IV-Ketamine Services
- Evaluate patients for elgibility and appropriatemenss of Spravato (esketamine) and IV Ketamine treatment.
- Conduct initial consultations, medical psychiatric assessments, and treatment follow-ups.
- Collaborate with nursing and clincial staff to coordinate treatment.
- Monitor patient progress, treatment response, and potential adverse reactions.
- Follow applicable Spravato REMS requirements and organizationsal treatment protocols.
- Ensure appropriate clinical documentation, informed consent, and patient education.
- Participate in treatment planning for patients experiencing treatment resistant depression.
Clinical Documentation
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records.
- Document medical necessity, diagnosis, treatment plans, and patient encounters.
- Follow-HIPPA regulations and patient confidentiality.
- Comply with applicable federal and Indiana State laws governing advanced practice nursing and prescribing.
- Maintain required professional licensure, certifications, and prescribing credentials.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director, Clinical Leadership, and the MSO, to support quality patient care.
- Participate in clinical quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Current, un-restricted Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Current, un-restricted Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
- Current Indiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) authority.
- Board certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), current certification through ANCC.
- Current Prescriptive authority in accordance with Indiana requirements
- Current, un-restricted DEA Registration License.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently within the applicable scope of practice and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in outpatient psychiatric or behavioral healthcare.
- Experience treating depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions.
- Experience with treatment resistant depression.
- Familiarity with Spravato (esketamine), IV-Ketamine, or other interventional psychiatric treatments.
- Experience using electronic health records system.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medication management and evidence based treatment guidlelines.
- Experience collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensations based on experience.
- Full-Time Employement.
- Supportive and collaborative environment.
- Opprotunity to work with innovative pyschiatric treatment modalities.
- Growing orgnaization with opportunities for professional developement.
- Patient centered approach focused on quality of care and positive outcomes.
- 401K
- Health Insurance
- PTO
Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Certified (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs across Indiana.
- Active Indiana APRN license with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification required
- Board certification as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner from ANCC or AANP
- Master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a psychiatric-mental health specialization
- Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority under Indiana APRN collaborative practice
- Experience with evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and pharmacological management of psychiatric conditions
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner in clinical settings
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Indiana?
You must earn a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner concentration, then pass the PMHNP board certification exam through ANCC or AANP. After certification, you apply to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license. Indiana requires a collaborative practice agreement with a physician for prescriptive authority, which most employers arrange as part of onboarding.
How much do psychiatric nurse practitioners make in Indiana?
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Indiana earn a median of about $128,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $101,790 for the lowest 10% to over $155,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire psychiatric nurse practitioners in Indiana?
Indiana psychiatric nurse practitioner roles are posted by ViaQuest, LifeStance Health, and LifeSpring Health Systems and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Indiana's behavioral health network includes large integrated systems, federally qualified health centers, and community mental health centers spread across both urban and rural counties.
Which Indiana cities have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs?
Indianapolis, Evansville, and Jasper have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner openings in Indiana. Indianapolis drives the largest share of listings through its concentration of major health systems and academic medical centers, while Fort Wayne and Evansville generate steady demand through regional hospital networks and community behavioral health organizations anchoring those metro areas.
Are there remote psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields. About 82% of psychiatric nurse practitioner openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the role's clinical nature. Telepsychiatry positions, particularly medication management follow-ups and outpatient therapy coordination, are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid scheduling.
How can I get hired as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying to new-graduate PMHNP residency or fellowship programs, which Indiana University Health and Eskenazi Health have offered for psychiatric specialty tracks. Candidates coming from RN or psychiatric technician roles at community mental health centers gain a direct edge. Completing your Indiana APRN license and DEA registration before applying, and targeting federally qualified health centers that receive training funding, significantly improves your chances without prior NP experience.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across health systems, community behavioral health centers, and telehealth employers. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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