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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Top 25% in Nurse Practitioner rolesFull-Time Physician-Supervised State
Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

Psychiatric NP. Assess, diagnose, treat mental health conditions. Prescribe medications, provide therapy. $160K-$185K. Nonprofit setting.

Join Axess Family Services as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Warren, Ohio. Assess, diagnose and treat patients with mental health conditions, including providing therapy, prescribing medications and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. SUPERVISOR: Medical Director or Designee DUTIES AND

Key Responsibilities

  • Review patient history, conduct mental status exams and utilize diagnostic tools.
  • Treatment Planning and Implementation: Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and diagnoses.
  • Implement evidence-based therapies and interventions, including medication management.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (PMHNP).
  • Experience in mental health settings.
  • Knowledge of mental health disorders, psychopharmacology, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Strong interpersonal, clinical, and communication skills.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $160K - $185K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with Axess Family Services in Warren, Ohio.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires a Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and PMHNP certification. Must hold a valid Ohio APRN license, DEA registration, and a driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationMedication ManagementCognitive-Behavioral TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTreatment PlanningPsychopharmacologyPatient AssessmentInterpersonal CommunicationClinical DocumentationCrisis InterventionFamily TherapyGroup Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Axess Family Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 12,944 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

In Ohio, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$147k across 136 listings, vs ~$154k nationally (5,085 listings).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Ohio's cost-of-living index is 90.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$173k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $191k in an average-cost state — Ohio ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

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