Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Behavioral Health (No Call, No Weekends)
Location: Lincoln, NE
Schedule: Full-time
About the Opportunity
Join a leading integrated healthcare organization in Lincoln, Nebraska, as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This respected behavioral health center offers an innovative approach, integrating psychiatry, primary care, pharmacy, and clinical research within an outpatient environment. Be part of a dynamic team where collaboration across specialties enhances patient care and professional growth.
Position Overview
As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive outpatient care to patients with diverse mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more. Collaborate closely with the Chief Medical Officer, psychiatrists, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered psychiatric evaluations, treatment plans, and medication management. This role emphasizes strong patient relationships and continuity of care.
Position Highlights
✓ Full-time schedule with no on-call, nights, or weekends
✓ Integrated care model with access to primary care, pharmacy, and advanced treatments
✓ Work with a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment
✓ Opportunity to treat patients with complex and treatment-resistant conditions
✓ Access to innovative treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Spravato
✓ Support for professional development and continuing medical education
✓ Comprehensive clinical and administrative support
✓ Engage in cutting-edge behavioral health practices
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Nursing and have completed a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program. Eligibility for a Nebraska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license and current DEA registration is required. This role suits a compassionate and clinically confident PMHNP who is passionate about behavioral health and thrives in a collaborative, innovative, and diverse clinical setting.
Next Steps
If you are a dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner looking to advance your career in a supportive and cutting-edge environment, we encourage you to apply. Our interview process is straightforward and designed to welcome you into our team seamlessly. Apply today to take the next step in your professional journey.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $130k–$180k
- Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
- $150,000
- 26 openings with a range
- Median midpoint in Nebraska
- $155,000
- 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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 21, 2026.
- What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $130k–$180k 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 26 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $150,000.
- 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 Nebraska?
- APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including Nebraska's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate Nebraska 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 9/21/2026