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, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like LifeStance Health, New York State Office of Mental Health, and CHRISTUS Health hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles145+
Top stateNew York
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityBuffalo, NY
Work type78% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Havenwyck Hospital
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time -Days: Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
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Havenwyck Hospital
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time -Days: Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
Havenwyck Hospital
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification

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New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC)
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC)
Brooklyn, New York
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$125k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Master's

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Hennepin Healthcare
Staff Nurse (RN) - Acute Psychiatric Services
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Hennepin Healthcare
Added 4d ago
Staff Nurse (RN) - Acute Psychiatric Services
Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$36 - $69/hr
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
5,001-10,000

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Optum
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Part-time - Hawaii Remote
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Optum
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Part-time - Hawaii Remote
Optum
Honolulu, Hawaii
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
$110k - $164k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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CHRISTUS Health
Clinical Nurse CSV - Acute Psychiatric Adult
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CHRISTUS Health
Added 6d ago
Clinical Nurse CSV - Acute Psychiatric Adult
CHRISTUS Health
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Entry Level Psychiatric Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health23
  • New York State Office of Mental Health
    New York State Office of Mental Health18
  • CHRISTUS Health
    CHRISTUS Health3
  • Dartmouth Health
    Dartmouth Health3
  • NYU Langone Health
    NYU Langone Health3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services97
  • Education12
  • Non-Profit & Social Services10
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Science & Research3

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 LifeStance Health, New York State Office of Mental Health, and CHRISTUS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 22% of entry level psychiatric nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.