Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Community Mental Health (Generous PTO & Loan Repayment)
Kokomo, IN | Full Time, On-Site
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community mental health organization in Kokomo, Indiana, as a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This respected center is dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health and addiction treatment services across multiple locations. With a mission to support individuals and families, the organization offers a wide range of services, including inpatient and outpatient care, medication management, and therapy. This role is ideal for those passionate about delivering coordinated and compassionate care in a collaborative environment.
Position Overview
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide psychiatric assessment and treatment, working closely with a psychiatrist and an established clinical team. Your day-to-day duties will include conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, and providing vital patient education. You'll collaborate with various clinical professionals to ensure the delivery of exceptional care and assist in referrals when a higher level of care is needed.
Position Highlights
✓ Competitive base salary of $139,000 annually, with earning potential up to $160,000
✓ $10,000 sign-on bonus and $7,500 relocation assistance
✓ Full-time, on-site role with a multidisciplinary team
✓ Generous PTO: 160 hours (20 days) plus 10 paid holidays
✓ $2,500 CME stipend for ongoing professional development
✓ Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
✓ Long- and short-term disability coverage
✓ NHSC Loan Repayment eligibility ($30,000–$50,000 for a two-year commitment)
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a collaborative provider who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is passionate about patient education. You should hold a master’s degree in nursing, have certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and be eligible for prescriptive authority in Indiana. Essential qualities include strong communication skills and a commitment to providing quality mental health care.
Next Steps
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in community mental health, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment process includes an initial interview followed by meetings with key team members. We look forward to learning more about your qualifications and how you can contribute to our team.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $139k–$160k
- Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
- $147,000
- 22 openings with a range
- Median midpoint in Indiana
- $150,000
- 3 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position in Kokomo, Indiana still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on September 15, 2026.
- What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $139k–$160k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 22 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $147,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee when you start. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in Indiana?
- APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including Indiana's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate Indiana board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 9/15/2026