Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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Job Description
Calling all APRNs: Grow Your Career at High Plains Mental Health Center
Application Deadline
Monday, November 23rd, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.
- Location: Oberlin, Kansas
- Pay: Salary based on experience | $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! [awarded in installments: $5k- 90 days; $5k- 6 months; $5k- 1 year]
- Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person
- Schedule: Typical hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Why You Should Apply
We’re looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner! Make a real difference in rural Kansas by bringing accessible, high-quality mental health care to the Oberlin area.
You’ll be supported with competitive pay, strong benefits, and real opportunities to grow. Whether it’s advancing into leadership, expanding your clinical scope, or continuing your education through scholarships and dedicated support, we’re committed to helping you build the career you want.
If you’re looking for more than a job—if you want a uniquely supportive team and a rural community ready to welcome you with open arms—we’d love to meet you!
Apply today and help make mental health care more accessible in rural Kansas. APPLY TODAY!
What You’ll Do
Provide medication management and psychopharmacological services within the scope of licensure, qualifications, and established protocols, consulting with or referring to a physician as appropriate.
- Monitor patient progress, including symptom improvement, medication effectiveness, and potential side effects.
- Review laboratory results and other relevant medical information to support safe, effective treatment.
- Conduct psychiatric and physical assessments, obtain patient histories, and develop differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans in accordance with Center policies.
- Serve as a resource for medical evaluations and coordinate referrals as needed.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate medication management and support continuity of care.
- Respond to patient needs related to acute symptoms and ongoing mental health conditions, coordinating crisis support and additional services as appropriate.
- Provide patient education focused on medication use, symptom management, prevention, and overall wellness.
Complete clinical documentation within required timelines and in accordance with HPMHC policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of psychopharmacology, mental health conditions, and evidence-based treatment practices.
Why Join Us?
At High Plains Mental Health Center, we're here for you — not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients.
When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You’ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
- 403(b) Plan
- KPERS Retirement Plan
- Supplemental Benefits
HSA & FSA
- RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
- License Renewal
- Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
- $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
- And more!
Submitting Your Application
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY!
If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact CAREERS@HPMH.COM.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
- APRN licensure in the State of Kansas as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) designation.
Proficiency with modern technology (e. g., computers, EMRs, telehealth platforms).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide medication management, conduct psychiatric and physical assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients. They will also collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate care and provide patient education on medication and wellness.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at High Plains Mental Health Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,176 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 56% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np) | ranked against 2,176 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $140k (middle half $130k–$162k)282 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Kansas | 9 active | 2,205 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 56% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | US Nurse Practitioner listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,315 in the last 30 days | 1,034 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +5.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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