Entry Level Psychiatric Nurse Jobs
New grad psychiatric nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical internship work or a focused practicum can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, with employers like New York State Office of Mental Health, LifeStance Health, and TeamHealth hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Join our nursing team at Henry Ford Behavioral Health in West Bloomfield, MI as a full-time Psychiatric RN!
Available Shifts:
Night Shift: 7:00p.m-7:30a.m (3-12 hour shifts with weekend rotation)
Acadia Healthcare and Henry Ford Health System have formed a joint venture to develop, construct and operate a new state-of-the-art two story 192-bed behavioral health hospital. Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital will address the ongoing need for psychiatric access for the Greater Detroit Metro area.
This hospital will expand geographic coverage and enable care for a broader region of Southeast Michigan. Located in West Bloomfield, MI the newly constructed Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital will share the campus with Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.
Responsibilities
REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
- Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
- Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
- Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved in patient treatment.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
- One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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INTRODUCTION
Join our nursing team at Henry Ford Behavioral Health in West Bloomfield, MI as a full-time Psychiatric RN!
Available Shifts:
Night Shift: 7:00p.m-7:30a.m (3-12 hour shifts with weekend rotation)
Acadia Healthcare and Henry Ford Health System have formed a joint venture to develop, construct and operate a new state-of-the-art two story 192-bed behavioral health hospital. Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital will address the ongoing need for psychiatric access for the Greater Detroit Metro area.
This hospital will expand geographic coverage and enable care for a broader region of Southeast Michigan. Located in West Bloomfield, MI the newly constructed Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital will share the campus with Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.
Responsibilities
REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
- Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
- Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
- Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved in patient treatment.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
- One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
AHRN
LI-HFBH
LI-CAH1
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Who's Hiring
- New York State Office of Mental Health14
- LifeStance Health10
- TeamHealth3
- Ultra Health3
- Heartland Family Service3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services59
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Education5
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
- Telecommunications3
Entry Level Psychiatric Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level psychiatric nurse job?
Employers hiring entry level psychiatric nurses prioritize clinical rotation experience in behavioral health or inpatient psychiatric settings, current RN licensure, and familiarity with de-escalation techniques. A practicum or internship completed in a mental health unit gives candidates a concrete edge at this stage. Highlighting coursework in psychopharmacology, patient assessment, and therapeutic communication also strengthens an application when direct experience is limited.
Which companies hire entry level psychiatric nurses?
Companies hiring entry level psychiatric nurses right now include New York State Office of Mental Health, LifeStance Health, and TeamHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from hospital health systems, inpatient behavioral health facilities, community mental health centers, and residential treatment organizations that build their psychiatric nursing teams through new graduate pipelines.
Are there remote entry level psychiatric nurse jobs?
Yes, though most psychiatric nursing roles involve direct patient contact and are on-site. About 17% of entry level psychiatric nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these positions typically involve telehealth intake assessments, care coordination, or behavioral health case management rather than inpatient floor duties.
Are these new grad psychiatric nurse jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior psychiatric nurse roles. A posting is new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or supervised internships toward the requirement, or explicitly invites candidates without prior full-time nursing employment. Searching for openings that accept a practicum or portfolio demonstrates this level of openness.
Which industries hire the most entry level psychiatric nurses?
Entry Level psychiatric nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate inpatient units, crisis stabilization programs, and outpatient behavioral health services that depend on a steady pipeline of newly licensed psychiatric nurses to meet patient care demand.