We’re seeking dedicated nurses to join our team.

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) is devoted to fostering recovery from mental and behavioral health illnesses through high-quality, evidence-based care.

At PPI, you will be an integral part of our mission to meet our patients’ unique needs while providing continually advancing care and best practices. Our team embodies our slogan, “Trusted Experience, Compassionate Care.” If you’re ready for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment committed to excellence and community service, join the PPI family today.

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Open Nursing Positions

House Supervisor - Inpatient

LPN - Inpatient - Adult Units Includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

LPN – Outpatient Includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Registered Nurse – ECT

Registered Nurse - Inpatient - Adult Units Includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Registered Nurse - Inpatient - Child / Adolescent Units Includes a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

Registered Nurse – Inpatient – Float Includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus.


To learn more about these opportunities please contact Alicia Thomas, manager of human resources, by phone, at (717) 782-2760, or email, at alicia.thomas@ppimhs.org.



Who is the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute?

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We are central Pennsylvania's leader in helping people with psychiatric and substance use disorders achieve and maintain stability in their daily lives. PPI has a comprehensive team of specialists who provide sensitive, compassionate care for children, adolescents, adults and mature adults through personalized treatment plans that meet unique patient needs.

Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, PPI is a modern, 89-bed inpatient facility located on the Polyclinic campus at 2501 North Third Street with two more convenient locations offering outpatient services at the Division Street Clinic and the Third Street Clinic.

We are a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) organization guided by SAMHSA's "Four R's": Realization about trauma; Recognizing the signs of trauma, responding to trauma; and resisting re-traumatization. Our therapeutic work is guided by the SAMHSA's core principles of Trauma Informed Care.

We invite all individuals committed to providing quality care to be a part of our PPI team.