Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Looking for a Mission Driven Career?

Don't just touch people's lives, help them change their lives.

Working with the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization Team is more than just a job, it is a mission. The ILCAO is a role model community agency for positively impacting people's lives.

If helping people in our community overcome major obstacles in their lives like losing their job or changing careers, finding good quality housing and award-winning healthcare, or even helping children get the foundations of an excellent education sounds exciting, then we want to meet you.

Our mission is to measurably improve the well-being of our community by providing opportunities for those in need. The ILCAO has over a dozen departments that provide services ranging from education and health care to large scale economic development projects.

Our departments provide services that touch nearly every aspect of life, and our employees are mission-driven agents of change in Lawrence County. We sincerely believe that we can each be the positive change we want to see in our area.

Job Summary

An exempt position responsible for providing psychotherapy and medication evaluation and management to a range of patients having mental illness or substance abuse disorders under the supervision of a collaborating psychiatrist.

The ideal candidate should be committed to helping the patient population (includes uninsured and underinsured) reach optimal mental health and support the plans and operations within a Patient-Centered Medical Home.

Qualifications

1. Current unrestricted APRN License in the State of Ohio

2. Specialized training in the field of behavioral health

3. Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicines and treatment for mental health conditions.

4. Accurate understanding of psychiatric diagnoses and their medical and behavioral management.

5. Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program.

6. National Board Certification as a PMHNP

7. Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

It's a great place to work!

At ILCAO we consider our team members to be more than just an employee, they are a highly valued part of our organization. To show our appreciation and the value we place on our team members we offer competitive pay and a long list of benefits. Here are a few:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Company paid single Dental and Vision coverage
  • Paid holidays
  • Personal days
  • Vacation time
  • Sick time
  • 403b with company match

Key Responsibilities

This exempt position is responsible for providing psychotherapy and medication evaluation and management to patients dealing with mental illness or substance abuse disorders, operating under the supervision of a collaborating psychiatrist. The role involves supporting the plans and operations within a Patient-Centered Medical Home while helping the patient population achieve optimal mental health.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Medication ManagementMedical Management

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 58% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,211 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ironton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$154k
Median resident rent
$782/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ironton and Lawrence County Area Community

Civic and Social Organizations
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Company paid single Dental and Vision coverage
Paid holidays
Personal days
Vacation time
Sick time
403b with company match