Entry Level Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs

New grad mental health nurse practitioner jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical placement hours or internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Telecommunications, with employers like TeamHealth, Ultra Health, and Jobot hiring at this level now.

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Open roles26
Top stateTexas
Top employerTeamHealth
Top cityBryan, TX
Work type78% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Uwill
Georgia & Iowa Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Added 4d ago
Georgia & Iowa Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Uwill
Georgia
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$90 - $130/hr
Remote (US)
11-50

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Teksky LLC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Teksky LLC
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Teksky LLC
Des Moines, Iowa
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
None

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TeamHealth
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner In San Antonio, TX
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TeamHealth
Added 6d ago
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner In San Antonio, TX
TeamHealth
San Antonio, Texas
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$153k - $182k/yr
10,000+

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TeamHealth
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner In Fredericksburg, TX
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TeamHealth
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner In Fredericksburg, TX
TeamHealth
Fredericksburg, Texas
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$92k - $108k/yr
10,000+

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TeamHealth
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner In Rocky Top, TN
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TeamHealth
Added 1w ago
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner In Rocky Top, TN
TeamHealth
Rocky Top, Tennessee
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
$136k - $161k/yr
10,000+

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Entry Level Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Job Market

Who's Hiring

TeamHealth
TeamHealth3 open roles
Ultra Health
Ultra Health3 open roles
Jobot
Jobot2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services14
  • Education4
  • Telecommunications3
  • Staffing & Recruiting2
  • Science & Research1

Entry Level Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level mental health nurse practitioner job?

Start by targeting employers who explicitly welcome new graduates, such as community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient behavioral health clinics. Highlight supervised clinical hours, practicum placements, and any population-specific experience from your program. A focused cover letter that names the patient population and setting you want to work in gives entry level candidates a real edge over generic applications.

Which companies hire entry level mental health nurse practitioners?

Companies hiring entry level mental health nurse practitioners right now include TeamHealth, Ultra Health, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to concentrate among behavioral health groups, integrated care systems, and telehealth providers that build structured onboarding programs around new practitioners.

Are there remote entry level mental health nurse practitioner jobs?

Yes, though most entry level roles still prefer some in-person or hybrid presence while new practitioners build clinical confidence. About 22% of entry level mental health nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and telehealth platforms have been a consistent source of fully remote roles that welcome candidates early in their careers.

Are these new grad mental health nurse practitioner jobs?

Yes. The openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior mental health nurse practitioner roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internship or practicum hours toward requirements, or states that a strong clinical portfolio is an acceptable substitute for post-licensure work history. Look for language like 'new graduates encouraged to apply' in the job description.

Which industries hire the most entry level mental health nurse practitioners?

Entry Level mental health nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate high patient volumes, face ongoing practitioner shortages, and have the supervision infrastructure needed to onboard and develop new graduates effectively.