<p>A newly opened inpatient behavioral health hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana is recruiting a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join its growing behavioral health team. The role blends inpatient psychiatric care with outpatient Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) coverage, offering meaningful clinical variety within a single, purpose-built facility. The schedule is a clean Monday–Friday weekday structure with no nights, no weekends, and no on-call obligations — a rare combination in hospital-based behavioral health. Fort Wayne's low cost of living and strong regional healthcare infrastructure make this an attractive long-term placement for a PMHNP seeking stability and autonomy.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (details provided upon inquiry through MDPositions)</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment</li> <li>Monday–Friday schedule — no nights, no weekends, no call</li> <li>Strong clinical and administrative support infrastructure</li> <li>Professional development and career growth opportunities within the behavioral health system</li> <li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Newly opened, purpose-built inpatient behavioral health hospital — modern facility with a patient-centered care model</li> <li>Dual clinical scope: inpatient psychiatric care combined with outpatient IOP coverage</li> <li>High degree of clinical autonomy supported by a full interdisciplinary behavioral health team</li> <li>Monday–Friday set schedule with consistent, predictable hours</li> <li>Collaborative environment with strong administrative and clinical support staff</li> <li>Focus on high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care across acuity levels served by the inpatient and IOP programs</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 inpatient psychiatric acuity and IOP-level patients</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 without sacrificing quality of life. The city features a vibrant dining and arts scene, extensive park systems and river trails, highly rated public and private schools, and family-friendly neighborhoods with easy commutes across the metro. Positioned in northeastern Indiana, Fort Wayne provides convenient access to Chicago, Indianapolis, and Columbus — making it an ideal base for clinicians who want urban amenities within reach while enjoying a genuinely balanced, unhurried lifestyle day to day.</p>