<p>A full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant is needed for a behavioral health outpatient-style role embedded within skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in Evansville, Indiana. The position runs Monday through Friday with no nights or weekends, operates on a round-and-go model that rewards clinical efficiency, and carries a productivity-based compensation structure with an expected annual income of $143,542–$170,250 and uncapped bonus potential. Evansville sits at the crossroads of the Indiana-Illinois-Kentucky tri-state region, offering a low cost of living and a genuinely manageable pace of life.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Productivity-based (fee-for-service) compensation with expected annual earnings of $143,542–$170,250</li> <li>Uncapped productivity bonus — earnings scale directly with clinical output</li> <li>W-2 employment with a customizable schedule</li> <li>Flexible paid time off</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus 401(k)</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Company-issued iPad and robust administrative support infrastructure</li> <li>Industry-leading onboarding program and ongoing training resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, no weekends, and no on-call obligations</li> <li>Round-and-go behavioral health model across skilled nursing and long-term care facility settings</li> <li>Clinical scope includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care</li> <li>Active collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and refine individualized treatment plans</li> <li>High degree of clinical autonomy supported by strong operational and administrative infrastructure</li> <li>Independent billing capability required — position is structured for providers who can practice and bill without physician oversight</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active PMHNP certification or psychiatric PA licensure in the state of Indiana required</li> <li>Completion of a Psychiatric Mental Health NP program or equivalent psychiatric PA training pathway</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to practice and bill independently</li> <li>DEA registration preferred</li> <li>Strong diagnostic assessment and interpersonal communication skills required for a geriatric and long-term care population</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Evansville is Indiana's third-largest city and anchors the tri-state region where Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky converge along the Ohio River. The city offers a notably low cost of living, straightforward commutes, a growing dining and arts scene, and ready access to outdoor recreation along the river corridor and surrounding region. Candidates relocating from higher cost-of-living markets will find their compensation stretches considerably further here, and the central tri-state location opens up a wide range of weekend destinations within a short drive.</p>