Psychiatric Nursing Manager
Psychiatric Nursing Manager – School & Outpatient Setting (Daytime Leadership Role)
Pittsburgh, PA | Full time, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon–Fri, year-round
About the Opportunity
Join a respected behavioral health center in Greater Pittsburgh, committed to delivering comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and families. This position offers the chance to lead nursing services at multiple locations, including schools and an outpatient facility, fostering an integrated approach to education and behavioral health. Be part of an organization that values dignity and holistic care for every individual.
Position Overview
As the Psychiatric Nursing Manager, you will oversee nursing services across three school locations and an outpatient facility. Your role will blend leadership, clinical consultation, and direct nursing support, focusing on children and adolescents with psychiatric and developmental needs. You will ensure high-quality care delivery, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support staff development.
Position Highlights
✓ Lead nursing services across four diverse locations
✓ Daytime schedule with no weekends or call
✓ Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and education professionals
✓ Oversee and develop a dedicated team of RNs and LPNs
✓ Influence nursing policies and quality improvement initiatives
✓ Direct involvement in therapeutic education and outpatient care
✓ Opportunities for professional growth and tuition reimbursement
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced psychiatric RN with a passion for leadership and staff development. You should bring at least three years of psychiatric nursing experience and two years of supervisory experience. A background in school nursing and comfort with electronic medical records are advantageous. An accessible and organized leader will thrive in this role, building strong relationships across multiple programs.
Next Steps
If you are a dedicated psychiatric nurse leader seeking a rewarding daytime role, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews to discuss this exciting opportunity to impact behavioral health care in the Pittsburgh area. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of students and individuals with complex needs.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $67k–$80k
- Median psychiatrist midpoint, nationwide
- $300,000
- 22 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatrist salary by state →
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- Is this Psychiatric Nursing Manager position in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 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 29, 2026.
- What does this psychiatrist job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $67k–$80k 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 psychiatrist openings nationwide is $300,000.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 9/29/2026