No salary listed — similar Nurse Practitioner roles pay ~$125k (median of 30 jobs)
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 12,944 active roles in this profession
Nurse Practitioner - Corrections / Behavioral Health
About the Role
Corrections behavioral health NP. Rotating shifts. Weekends and holidays. Pittsburgh. PA license required.
Join Highmark Health as a Nurse Practitioner - Corrections / Behavioral Health in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Key Responsibilities
- Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNP's knowledge base or scope of practice.
Requirements
- Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title.
- It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Work with Highmark Health in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), National Board Certification, and current PA RN or multi-state licensure. Candidates must obtain prescriptive authority and DEA licensure within 60 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Corrections / Behavioral Health at Highmark Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 12,944 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
In Pennsylvania, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$201k across 293 listings, vs ~$154k nationally (5,085 listings).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Pennsylvania's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100) — Pennsylvania ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.
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