Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

This Psychiatry position at Highmark Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric care, Patient assessment, Care planning, Diagnostic testing, Discharge planning, Medical documentation, Clinical decision making, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will identify and manage psychiatric problems by developing therapeutic care plans and ordering diagnostic tests. They will also coordinate patient care with families and interdisciplinary teams while maintaining accurate medical documentation.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.