<p>A full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner opportunity is open at a newly opened inpatient behavioral health hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role blends inpatient psychiatric coverage with outpatient intensive outpatient program (IOP) responsibilities, offering a structured Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, no weekends, and no holiday call. For a PMHNP seeking clinical depth, genuine autonomy, and a sustainable work-life balance, this is a compelling platform.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (details provided upon inquiry through MDPositions)</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment with a weekday-only schedule</li> <li>No nights, no weekends, no holiday call obligations</li> <li>Strong clinical and administrative support infrastructure</li> <li>Professional development and continuing education growth opportunities</li> <li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary behavioral health team environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Newly opened inpatient behavioral health hospital — modern facility built around high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care</li> <li>Dual-scope practice: inpatient psychiatric care combined with outpatient intensive outpatient program (IOP) coverage</li> <li>High degree of clinical autonomy supported by a full interdisciplinary behavioral health team</li> <li>Monday–Friday set schedule — consistent, predictable hours with no rotating shifts</li> <li>Patient population focused on acute and subacute psychiatric presentations in a dedicated behavioral health setting</li> <li>Strong administrative support allowing providers to focus on clinical care rather than operational burden</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>PMHNP certification required (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — ANCC board certification)</li> <li>Active Indiana NP 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 acute inpatient psychiatric acuity</li> <li>IOP or outpatient psychiatric experience a plus given the blended practice model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city and consistently ranks among the Midwest's most affordable metros, offering a low cost of living without sacrificing quality of life. The city features a vibrant dining and arts scene, well-regarded school systems, and abundant outdoor recreation along the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee rivers. Residents enjoy easy commutes, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a strong, growing healthcare community — an ideal setting for clinicians who want professional fulfillment alongside a genuinely balanced lifestyle.</p>