Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Bala Cynwyd, PA

A Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) plays an important role in the mental health industry by providing specialized care to patients with mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression among others. They are responsible for assessing and diagnosing the mental condition of a patient, administering medication and treatments, and developing and implementing patient care plans. Their role also involves providing psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and teaching patients' families about their loved ones' condition and how to create a supportive home environment.

Before becoming a Psychiatric RN, individuals often have experience in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Certified Nursing Assistant. To become a Psychiatric RN, one must complete a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) and pass the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additional specialized training or certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing is highly recommended. Important skills required for this role include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, resilience, the ability to work under pressure, and a thorough understanding of mental health laws and ethics.

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Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

  • Willingboro, NJ (18 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Willingboro, NJ (18 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Access Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RNSystem Float Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job inWillingboro, New Jersey....

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,008 per week

  • Willingboro, NJ (18 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Willingboro, NJ (18 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 1 day ago

For 40 years, we've supported talented professionals pursuing their life calling in hospitals, schools, home health, corrections, behavioral health, and other settings....

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - CRNP

  • Collegeville, PA (15 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA (15 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Penn Psychiatric Center an Outpatient Mental Health facility in two locations, Chester and Montgomery counties is looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified (PMHNP-BC...

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,568 per week

  • West Deptford, NJ (12 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Deptford, NJ (12 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Health- Trenton, NJ RN-Behavioral Health Local Start 6/30/2025 Shifts/Schedule Shifts: Contract to Perm $28.00 hr $55.00 Ot Travel stipend $1,568.00 = Weekly Gross $2,568.00 (Must be 50 miles radius...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 2 days ago

The Jefferson College of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University is accepting applications for full-time employed faculty for the College of Nursing s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate...

RN Psych

  • Willingboro, NJ (18 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Willingboro, NJ (18 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 2 days ago

RN Psych Travel Willingboro, NJ 08046 Posted 6 hours ago Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Psych Shift: 3x12 Nights Start Date: 07/21/2025 End Date: 10/20/2025 Duration: 13 Weeks Job Id:...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Essential Functions - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Provides outpatient psychiatric services for all patients registered to Spectrum Health Services, Inc....

Registered Nurse RN PT Nights

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (12 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (12 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Behavioral health experience preferred. Licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey....

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health- Cedar Ave

  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 5 days ago

It requires 12 months of previous RN work expereince, Behavioral Health preferred....

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Part Time- Cedar Ave

  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 5 days ago

It requires 12 months of previous RN work expereince, Behavioral Health preferred....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Opportunity at The KeyStone Center in Philadelphia - PRN Employment

  • Chester, PA (14 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chester, PA (14 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 6 days ago

KeyStone Center in Chester, PA (Philadelphia suburb) is seeking an experienced board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for its Detox and Addiction Residential Treatment...

Behavioral Health - Nurse Practitioner - Jefferson New Jersey

  • Camden, NJ (8 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Camden, NJ (8 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 10 days ago

- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CAQ-Psych Preferred) or with experience Salary Range The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications....

Psychiatric RN House Supervisor PRN

  • Fort Washington, PA (8 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Washington, PA (8 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Current CPR or BLS certification. 2 years Psychiatric Nursing Experience. 2 years Nursing Management experience....

Behavioral Health - Nurse Practitioner - Jefferson New Jersey

  • Voorhees, NJ (18 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (18 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 13 days ago

- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CAQ-Psych Preferred) or with experience Salary Range $107,102.00 to $152,620.35 The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Philadelphia, PA

  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Bala Cynwyd, PA)
  • 14 days ago

We are seeking a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) to help our growing group practice in West Pennsylvania....

Demographic Data for Bala Cynwyd, PA

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Bala Cynwyd, PA

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Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Bala Cynwyd, PA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.8%
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Psychiatric Rns in Bala Cynwyd, PA
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%