Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Outpatient Psychiatry (Flexible Scheduling)
Columbus, NE | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community health organization in Columbus, Nebraska, dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services. In this outpatient clinic setting, you'll be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering evidence-based care to those experiencing mental and behavioral health disorders. This role offers a fulfilling chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and community-oriented environment.
Position Overview
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions for patients with diverse psychiatric needs. Collaborating with a Psychiatrist and other healthcare professionals, you'll provide comprehensive care, including medication management, patient education, and referrals to necessary resources, all while maintaining thorough documentation.
Position Highlights
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a compassionate provider with a current Nebraska APRN or PA license, equipped with PMHNP-BC certification if applicable. While open to recent graduates, those with experience in Psychiatry are preferred. You should thrive in a team-driven environment, possess strong diagnostic skills, and be dedicated to patient-centered care.
Next Steps
If you're ready to contribute to a community-focused clinic and grow within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview and discuss this rewarding opportunity further.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $120k–$187k
- 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 or Physician Assistant position in Columbus, 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 28, 2026.
- What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $120k–$187k 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 9/28/2026