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 Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like LifeStance Health, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hightop Health hiring at this level now.

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Open roles108+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityBangor, ME
Work type81% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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LifeStance Health
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid Schedule
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LifeStance Health
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid Schedule
LifeStance Health
San Marcos, California
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$200k - $250k/yr
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Flexible Schedule
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LifeStance Health
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Flexible Schedule
LifeStance Health
Lompoc, California
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$200k - $250k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Health and Psychiatry/Med Spa
Oldsmar, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$125k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Board Certification in Psychiatry

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Health and Psychiatry/Med Spa
Tampa, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$125k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in nursing

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Advance Nurse Practitioner- Mental Health (SUD Program)
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US Department of Veterans Affairs
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Advance Nurse Practitioner- Mental Health (SUD Program)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Hampton, Virginia
Consulting & Professional Services
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$124k - $165k/yr
On-Site
Post-Master's Certificate (Nursing)
10,000+

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Entry Level Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health21
  • US Department of Veterans Affairs
    US Department of Veterans Affairs6
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    Hightop Health4
  • Altea Healthcare
    Altea Healthcare3
  • New Season
    New Season2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services40
  • Education6
  • Non-Profit & Social Services4
  • Consulting & Professional Services3
  • 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 LifeStance Health, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hightop Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 19% of entry level mental health nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of July 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 Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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.