Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Michigan

Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Michigan are in steady demand, concentrated in hospital-based inpatient psychiatry, community mental health centers, and correctional health settings, with openings at every level from new graduates through senior clinicians and nurse managers. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor the largest hiring volumes, where established systems like Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health, and the University of Michigan Health are consistent employers of psychiatric nurses. The most in-demand specialties include adult inpatient psychiatry, child and adolescent behavioral health, and crisis stabilization. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerWest Michigan Psychological Services
Top cityKalamazoo, MI
Cities hiring18
Work type41% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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LifeStance Health
Outpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
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Outpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
LifeStance Health
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$200k - $260k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Outpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
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Outpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
LifeStance Health
Fenton, Michigan
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$200k - $260k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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BETTER HEALTH THERAPY CENTER
Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
BETTER HEALTH THERAPY CENTER
Okemos, Michigan
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Numina Health Group
Dearborn, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$140k - $200k/yr
On-Site

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Legion Health
Staff Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Remote | Telehealth | Full-Time or Part-Time | Michigan
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Legion Health
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Staff Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Remote | Telehealth | Full-Time or Part-Time | Michigan
Legion Health
Livonia, Michigan
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$150k - $300k/yr
Remote (US)

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Psychiatric Nurse Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kalamazoo
3 jobs
Detroit
2 jobs
Muskegon
2 jobs
Ann Arbor
2 jobs
Auburn Hills
2 jobs
Grand Rapids
2 jobs
Alma
1 job
Ionia
1 job
Fenton
1 job

Psychiatric Nurse Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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West Michigan Psychological Services3 open roles
Murad
Murad2 open roles
LifeStance Health
LifeStance Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric nurse jobs across Michigan.

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Michigan Board of Nursing
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification and psychiatric or mental health nursing experience preferred
  • Experience conducting psychiatric assessments, de-escalation, and treatment planning
  • Familiarity with electronic health records systems used in Michigan behavioral health settings
  • Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary team collaboration in inpatient or outpatient settings

Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a psychiatric nurse in Michigan?

To become a psychiatric nurse in Michigan, you must first earn an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program, then pass the NCLEX-RN exam and obtain licensure through the Michigan Board of Nursing. From there, you apply to psychiatric or behavioral health units at Michigan hospitals or community mental health agencies. Many Michigan employers prefer or require the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification credential from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for more senior positions.

How much do psychiatric nurses make in Michigan?

Psychiatric nurses in Michigan earn a median of about $94,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,260 for the lowest 10% to over $116,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire psychiatric nurses in Michigan?

Employers hiring psychiatric nurses in Michigan right now include West Michigan Psychological Services, Murad, and LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems, community mental health authorities, and state-operated psychiatric facilities maintain the most consistent psychiatric nurse openings across the state.

Which Michigan cities have the most psychiatric nurse jobs?

Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Detroit have the most psychiatric nurse openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its dense concentration of hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and community mental health agencies, while Grand Rapids and Lansing draw strong hiring volumes through regional health systems and state government behavioral health facilities serving large surrounding populations.

Are there remote psychiatric nurse jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're rare. About 59% of psychiatric nurse openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most psychiatric nursing requires direct patient contact in inpatient, crisis, or outpatient clinical settings. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work are telehealth medication management follow-ups and administrative care coordination functions at larger Michigan health systems.

How can I get hired as a psychiatric nurse in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate RN residency programs at large Michigan health systems such as Corewell Health or Henry Ford Health, which run structured behavioral health rotations for nurses without prior psychiatric experience. Lateral moves from medical-surgical, emergency, or substance use treatment roles are common and well regarded by Michigan hiring managers. Holding a current Michigan RN license and completing a psychiatric nursing clinical through your nursing program significantly strengthens your candidacy for entry-level positions.

Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nurse jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find the roles that fit your experience, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly through the listings.

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