Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health
Allegheny Health Network · Erie, PA
Posted October 16, 2026
AHN Saint Vincent Hospital · 232 West 25th Street, Erie, PA, US, 16544
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Identifies and manages psychiatric problems for patients within the CRNP scope of practice.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient psychiatric history, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for patients in a psychiatric setting. (60%)
- Communicates plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside CRNP knowledge base or scope of practice. (20%)
- Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and inter-disciplinary team. (10%)
- Demonstrates professional commitment through voluntary attendance at continuing education programs, independent reading and other professional activities. (10%)
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with specialization in area of practice; or four to ten years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
Preferred
- Doctorate degree Certified Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
- Experience with psychiatric patients
Additional Employment Requirements:
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (obtained within 2 years)
- Prescriptive Authority within 60 days of hire. Incumbents in role as of November 1, 2022 have until November 1, 2023 to obtain
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Employer
Allegheny Health Network
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is an integrated health system serving western Pennsylvania and parts of New York, Ohio and West Virginia. Formed in 2013 and part of Highmark Health, AHN has 16 hospitals with 3,000 beds, more than 300 locations for care and 27,000+ employees, including 3,500+ physicians, residents and fellows.
Every year AHN cares for patients through 135,000+ hospital discharges and observations, 2.2 million outpatient registrations, 400,000+ emergency visits and 8,700+ births. Its network includes 9 surgical centers, 6 regional cancer centers and 6 Health + Wellness Pavilions, and AHN trains the next generation of clinicians in 11 residency and 17 fellowship programs.
AHN's patient-centered approach means coordinated health and wellness services and accountability to patients from start to finish. The network keeps investing in advanced technology, new facilities and easier access, so patients can get world-class care right in their own neighborhoods.