<p>A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is needed for a full-time inpatient behavioral health role in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The position is based at a newly opened behavioral health hospital and combines inpatient psychiatric coverage with outpatient intensive outpatient program (IOP) support — a clinically rich blend that suits a PMHNP seeking meaningful scope without sacrificing schedule quality. The Monday–Friday structure, with no nights or weekends, makes this one of the more lifestyle-friendly inpatient psychiatric opportunities in the region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (full details provided upon inquiry)</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment</li> <li>Monday–Friday schedule — no nights, no weekends, no holiday rotation</li> <li>Strong clinical and administrative support infrastructure</li> <li>Professional development and growth opportunities within the behavioral health system</li> <li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Primary setting is a newly opened inpatient behavioral health hospital — modern facility with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care</li> <li>Dual-scope practice: inpatient psychiatric care combined with outpatient IOP coverage</li> <li>High degree of clinical autonomy supported by an interdisciplinary behavioral health team</li> <li>Patient population spans the full inpatient psychiatric acuity spectrum within a dedicated behavioral health facility</li> <li>Set Monday–Friday schedule provides consistent, predictable workflow</li> <li>Strong administrative support allows focus on direct patient care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>PMHNP certification required (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification)</li> <li>Active Indiana APRN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Experience in hospital-based or inpatient behavioral health settings strongly preferred</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of inpatient psychiatric presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city and consistently ranks among the most affordable mid-sized cities in the Midwest, offering a low cost of living alongside a strong and growing healthcare community. The city features a vibrant dining scene, accessible outdoor recreation along its three rivers, and well-regarded family-friendly neighborhoods — all with an easy daily commute that supports genuine work-life balance. Its central location in northeastern Indiana places it within a two-to-three-hour drive of Chicago, Indianapolis, and Columbus, giving residents the benefits of a close-knit community without sacrificing access to major metro amenities.</p>