Pays $119k-$149k$17k below the Nurse Practitioner market median of ~$166k (72 jobs)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Henderson Clinic

Nurse PractitionerNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

Full-time PMHNP at River Valley Behavioral Health in Henderson, KY. Day shift, no nights. Salary $119K-$149K.

Join River Valley Behavioral Health as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Henderson Clinic, Day Shift in Henderson, Kentucky.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $119K - $149K
  • Productivity Incentive
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Allowance
  • Malpractice Coverage

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with River Valley Behavioral Health in Henderson, Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities

The PMHNP will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care, including conducting evaluations, diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, and developing integrated treatment plans for patients across the lifespan. Responsibilities also involve providing psychotherapy, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health, along with a current, valid PMHNP license and ANCC national certification. While experience in psychiatric care is preferred, it is not strictly required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsDiagnosisMedication PrescribingTreatment PlanningPsychotherapyCounselingCollaborationPatient MonitoringHIPAA ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPatient-Centered Care

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Henderson Clinic position at River Valley Behavioral Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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About River Valley Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Owensboro, KY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Productivity Incentive
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Allowance