Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Marcus Autism Center
Compensation
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Job Description
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Work Shift
- Day
- Work Day(s)
- Monday-Friday
- Shift Start Time
- 8:00 AM
- Shift End Time
- 4:00 PM
- Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Marcus Autism Center is one of the leading institutions in the U.S. for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research and clinical care, treating more than 5,000 children every year.
As one of the largest autism centers in the U.S., Marcus Autism Center offers families access to the latest research, comprehensive testing and science-based treatments. Marcus Autism Center is maximizing the potential of children with autism today and transforming the nature of autism for future generations.
As a PMHNP at the Marcus Autism Center, you will provide comprehensive care and consultation as a primary mental health care provider at an advanced practice level to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, self-evaluation, professional development and system participation. In addition, you will provide a full range of services from mental health promotion to mental illness rehabilitation.
Experience
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years’ experience in pediatric mental health nursing
- Experience in program development
Education
Master’s degree in nursing
Certification Summary
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia
- Current certification as a PMHCNS-BC/PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Biennial renewal of Georgia Board of Nursing authorization to practice as PMHCNS-BS/PMHNP-BC
- Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in pediatric physical and mental health assessment skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Job Responsibilities
Provides a full range of comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model inclusive of psychotherapy, clinical supervision, consultation, and liaison services.
Provides culturally sensitive patient care that is in accordance with state licensure and regulations, and is based upon the standards of practice as defined by APRN certifying agencies (ANCC) and PNCB.
Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of the pediatric patient working collaboratively with other health professionals using approaches that recognize each one’s expertise to meet the needs of the patients.
Consistently works to eliminate communication barriers, participating as a key member of an interdisciplinary team.
Serves as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, students, and lay public regarding area of clinical subspecialty. Assists in development, creation and implementation of educational programs.
Participates in identification and development of programs within clinical specialty at service line, system, and/or regional levels as required by the service line.
Utilizes research to identify, examine, and evaluate creative approaches to health care with the goal of improved outcomes for the patient and family. Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.
Expands clinical and professional knowledge base. Recognizes the importance of participation in professional organizations. Accepts personal responsibility for professional development and the maintenance of professional competence and credentials. Continuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced nursing practice skills in an effort to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development.
Participates in and complies with hospital/departmental policies, regulations, and programs.
Assists in the development, implementation, management, marketing, and evaluation of a program of specialty and/or overall program.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
- Primary Location Address
- 1920 Briarcliff Rd NE
- Job Family
- Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant
Key Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive mental health care to children and families, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, consultation, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team. Supports education, program development, research-informed care, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development.
Requirements
A master’s degree in nursing, Georgia RN and APRN licensure, current ANCC PMHCNS-BC or PMHNP-BC certification, and BLS certification upon hire are specified. Preferred qualifications include two years of pediatric mental health nursing experience and program development experience, along with strong pediatric assessment, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Marcus Autism Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta 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 13,879 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 60% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 13,879 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $96k (middle half $87k–$103k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Georgia | 57 active | 2,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 60% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia Nurse Practitioner listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment404 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +4.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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