Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Henderson Clinic

Nurse PractitionerNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$119k-$149k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Henderson, KY 42420
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Salary Range: $119,000.00 - $149,000.00 Salary
  • Travel Percentage: Occasional
  • Job Shift: Day

The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric care and mental health services to individuals across the lifespan, helping patients manage and overcome mental health disorders.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, and developing treatment plans that integrate therapy and other interventions.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique Competitive compensation with strong earning potential through productivity incentives Collaborative, team-based model including therapists, care coordinators, case managers, and peer support Balanced caseload expectations with administrative and clinical support Focus on whole-person care through the CCBHC model Mission-driven organization committed to access, quality, and community impact Essential Functions: Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnostic services for patients.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients, including medication management and therapeutic interventions. Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients, either individually or in group settings.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors, to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to patient care. Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatments as necessary.

Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment plans, and coping strategies. Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements. Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and continuing education programs. Other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits Productivity incentive Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan options Paid time off and paid holidays Professional development allowance Malpractice coverage Supportive onboarding and ongoing clinical leadership Qualifications

Education and Experience

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health. Current and valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the state. National certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a PMHNP.

Experience preferred but not required in psychiatric care, preferably in an outpatient or behavioral health setting. Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of psychiatric medications, therapies, and treatment modalities. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

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

DiagnosisMedication PrescribingTreatment PlanningCollaborationPatient MonitoringHIPAA ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPatient-Centered Care

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 49 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 67% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$119k–$149kPsychiatry median $139k (middle half $128k–$159k)290 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$149k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Kentucky26 active2,206 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 67% no call · 59% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,170 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Henderson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$968/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.