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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Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care for psychiatric patients, including child, adolescent and chemical dependency patients using the nursing process. This position also assesses mental health needs, develops nursing diagnoses, identifies outcomes, plans and evaluates nursing care. In addition, this position monitors the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician, and ensures the safety and provides milieu management and crisis intervention strategies.
- Participates in the development, interpretation and implementation of the department’s philosophy, objectives, standards, policies and procedures.
- Utilizes the nursing process in planning, providing and evaluating each patient’s care, and produces a written nursing assessment and up-to-date individualized care plan.
- Develops measurable goals on the Individualized Treatment Plan that are mutually set with the treatment team and patient.
- Modifies nursing component of the Master Treatment Plan as required by changing patient needs, as determined by evaluation of care administered and established standards of care. Keeps treatment plan updated; reviews the plan with patients.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
- Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Current status as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan required.
- One year of nursing experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
- Current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred.
- Current certification in BLS/CPR preferred.
- Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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- LifeStance Health23

- New York State Office of Mental Health18

- CHRISTUS Health3

- Dartmouth Health3

- NYU Langone Health3

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- Healthcare & Medical Services97
- Education12
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- Consulting & Professional Services5
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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.