Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh

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Allentown, PA Until 9/29/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Specialty:

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Position Overview

LVHN is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable place for our community to overcome life’s challenges. Our team of psychiatrists, psychologists, physician assistants, certified registered nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses and occupational therapists work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for their patients.

In addition to our inpatient behavioral health services at LVH–Muhlenberg, LVH–Schuylkill, and LVH–Pocono, we provide short-term services at LVH­­–Muhlenberg and LVH–Cedar Crest, including individual, couples, family, and group therapy, and when indicated, medication management to children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

  • Location: LVPG Adult and Pediatric Psychiatry Practice in Allentown, PA
  • Position: Full-Time Outpatient Opportunity

Our clinicians include board-certified child and adolescent and adult psychiatrists, along with psychologists, master’s-level therapists, psychiatric nurses, and other clinicians.

In a psychiatry career with LVHN, you’ll experience:

  • a great opportunity to design your ideal position from the following areas: 
    • Inpatient Psychiatry
    • Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry
    • Outpatient Psychiatry
    • Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
  • opportunity for mentorship and professional development within a large healthcare organization

We provide a full continuum of care in behavioral health from emergency evaluation to intensive care, partial hospitalization, outpatient follow-up, homecare and skilled nursing facility consultation. We are growing the Department of Psychiatry which currently comprises more than 40+ Psychiatrists and 120 mental health professionals. In 2019, we enthusiastically welcomed our first class into the Lehigh Valley Psychiatry residency.

Benefits & Perks

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career.  Explore our benefits.

  • Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
  • CME Time and Allowance
  • Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

  • A network champion for Psychiatry and a passion for the clinical work 
  • Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
  • A current Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

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Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Allentown- 1259 Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Department:

1012-90102 LVPG-L Adult & Pediatric Psych - 1259 S Cedar Crest
About this role

Summary

Provide outpatient psychiatric care including medication management for diverse patients.

Job title

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Experience level

board eligible or board certified

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Onsite in Allentown, PA; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

medical licensepsychiatrypatient care

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

psychiatrymental healthnurse practitioner
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Allentown, PA, USA

On-site City
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