Senior Level Psychiatric Nurse Jobs
Senior level psychiatric nurse jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of complex caseloads, clinical program direction, and the supervision of nursing teams delivering psychiatric care. Most openings are on-site, with some remote and hybrid options, concentrated in Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Law & Legal Services, with employers like AMFM Healthcare, Devereux, and CoreCivic hiring at this level now.
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The Role
You will provide direct psychiatric care to adults living with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia spectrum disorders, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant conditions. You will work alongside psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs, on-site PCP, on-site pharmacist, nurses, case managers, and peer support specialists in a collaborative, team-based model.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnostic clarification, and treatment planning
- Ongoing psychopharmacologic management, including clozapine and long-acting injectable antipsychotics
- Ability to integrate brief therapy during your visits as appropriate, to maximize clinical outcomes
- Consultation with colleagues on complex or treatment-resistant cases
- Providing psychiatric care for members on Court Ordered Treatment (COT) as part of your overall caseload
- Coordination with primary care, pharmacy, and inpatient teams during care transitions
- Opportunity to mentor and teach psychiatry residents during clinical rotations at our site
Why This Role Matters
Behind every diagnosis is a human being with a story, goals, and the capacity for change. Our members often face significant barriers, including serious mental illness, medical challenges, housing instability, isolation, and fragmented care. They also bring resilience, strengths, and possibilities. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who thrives here understands that great care is built one relationship at a time. Your clinical decisions, curiosity, and consistency can help someone regain stability and reconnect with what matters to them. This can lead to meaningful steps toward the life they want to build.
What We Offer
- A mission-driven organization with deep roots in community behavioral health since 1998
- A collaborative, team-based care model where psychiatrists are supported, not siloed
- Outpatient only; no inpatient coverage
- A call schedule that respects your time: on-call coverage limited to several weeks per year, covering critical lab results only (no patient-facing or hospital-facing calls); call volume is very low
- Manageable caseloads designed to prevent burnout and allow you to practice the way you trained to
Who You Are
- Board-certified or eligible PMHNP
- Experienced in working with SMI populations, ideally in community mental health or comparable settings
- Psychologically-minded: skilled at both medication management and integrating brief therapy when appropriate, to care for the whole person
- Comfortable navigating complexity and energized by the opportunity to make a difference in community mental health
- A team player who values collaboration
Education and Licensure Requirements
- Active Arizona PMHNP license
- Valid DEA certification
- Minimum one (1) year experience in community psychiatry or comparable setting preferred
- Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options (de-escalation/workplace safety) certifications, offered through Southwest Network
- Valid Arizona driver’s license and vehicle insurance
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings and Flex Spending account options
- Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year)
- CME reimbursement and paid CME time
- Retirement plan (403b) with company match
- Hinge Health (musculoskeletal care)
- Virta (diabetes management program)
- Disability insurance
- Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
When you consider the total compensation package, the support, and the impact you’ll have, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of education, employment, driving record and auto insurance, and completion of a criminal background check and drug testing. Southwest Network is an equal opportunity employer.
About our Adult Services Division
For adults with serious mental illness, recovery and success in life depends on good mental and physical health, as well as having satisfying relationships, safe housing, purpose in life, a sense of belonging, and hope for the future. We help people define their personal goals for recovery and manage their symptoms so they can achieve those goals. With our integrated health services, care and support, they discover strengths they didn’t know they had and are able to build futures filled with hope, meaning, and wellness.
About Southwest Network
Southwest Network provides integrated behavioral and physical health services, caring for both the mind and body for whole health and wellness. We provide treatment programs for seriously mentally ill adults and children and adolescents with complex emotional and behavioral needs. We are committed to their recovery, and we work together to offer hope, support individual goals, encourage self-sufficiency, and change lives.
We understand how important our employees are to those they care for, and how critical they are to our mission. As one of our employees, we will look after as many of your professional and personal needs as we can and make sure your work environment is productive and pleasant. We are committed to offering you opportunities for personal and career growth, and we value and reward innovation, collaboration, dedication, and strength.
Experience
Required- At least one year experience as a full time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority following NP Licensure, or 5 years as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse prior to NP licensure
- Licensed by the State of Arizona; and valid DEA Certification.
- Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options Certifications. Completion of an accredited NP program with Psychiatric Mental Health Certification or ANCC Certified as Psy-NP.
- Master’s degree in a social science field or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Education
Required- Masters or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Therapeutic Options
- TB Shot
- Flu Shot
- First Aid
- DEA License
- Advance Practice RN
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
The Role
You will provide direct psychiatric care to adults living with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia spectrum disorders, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant conditions. You will work alongside psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs, on-site PCP, on-site pharmacist, nurses, case managers, and peer support specialists in a collaborative, team-based model.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnostic clarification, and treatment planning
- Ongoing psychopharmacologic management, including clozapine and long-acting injectable antipsychotics
- Ability to integrate brief therapy during your visits as appropriate, to maximize clinical outcomes
- Consultation with colleagues on complex or treatment-resistant cases
- Providing psychiatric care for members on Court Ordered Treatment (COT) as part of your overall caseload
- Coordination with primary care, pharmacy, and inpatient teams during care transitions
- Opportunity to mentor and teach psychiatry residents during clinical rotations at our site
Why This Role Matters
Behind every diagnosis is a human being with a story, goals, and the capacity for change. Our members often face significant barriers, including serious mental illness, medical challenges, housing instability, isolation, and fragmented care. They also bring resilience, strengths, and possibilities. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who thrives here understands that great care is built one relationship at a time. Your clinical decisions, curiosity, and consistency can help someone regain stability and reconnect with what matters to them. This can lead to meaningful steps toward the life they want to build.
What We Offer
- A mission-driven organization with deep roots in community behavioral health since 1998
- A collaborative, team-based care model where psychiatrists are supported, not siloed
- Outpatient only; no inpatient coverage
- A call schedule that respects your time: on-call coverage limited to several weeks per year, covering critical lab results only (no patient-facing or hospital-facing calls); call volume is very low
- Manageable caseloads designed to prevent burnout and allow you to practice the way you trained to
Who You Are
- Board-certified or eligible PMHNP
- Experienced in working with SMI populations, ideally in community mental health or comparable settings
- Psychologically-minded: skilled at both medication management and integrating brief therapy when appropriate, to care for the whole person
- Comfortable navigating complexity and energized by the opportunity to make a difference in community mental health
- A team player who values collaboration
Education and Licensure Requirements
- Active Arizona PMHNP license
- Valid DEA certification
- Minimum one (1) year experience in community psychiatry or comparable setting preferred
- Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options (de-escalation/workplace safety) certifications, offered through Southwest Network
- Valid Arizona driver’s license and vehicle insurance
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings and Flex Spending account options
- Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year)
- CME reimbursement and paid CME time
- Retirement plan (403b) with company match
- Hinge Health (musculoskeletal care)
- Virta (diabetes management program)
- Disability insurance
- Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
When you consider the total compensation package, the support, and the impact you’ll have, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of education, employment, driving record and auto insurance, and completion of a criminal background check and drug testing. Southwest Network is an equal opportunity employer.
About our Adult Services Division
For adults with serious mental illness, recovery and success in life depends on good mental and physical health, as well as having satisfying relationships, safe housing, purpose in life, a sense of belonging, and hope for the future. We help people define their personal goals for recovery and manage their symptoms so they can achieve those goals. With our integrated health services, care and support, they discover strengths they didn’t know they had and are able to build futures filled with hope, meaning, and wellness.
About Southwest Network
Southwest Network provides integrated behavioral and physical health services, caring for both the mind and body for whole health and wellness. We provide treatment programs for seriously mentally ill adults and children and adolescents with complex emotional and behavioral needs. We are committed to their recovery, and we work together to offer hope, support individual goals, encourage self-sufficiency, and change lives.
We understand how important our employees are to those they care for, and how critical they are to our mission. As one of our employees, we will look after as many of your professional and personal needs as we can and make sure your work environment is productive and pleasant. We are committed to offering you opportunities for personal and career growth, and we value and reward innovation, collaboration, dedication, and strength.
Experience
Required- At least one year experience as a full time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority following NP Licensure, or 5 years as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse prior to NP licensure
- Licensed by the State of Arizona; and valid DEA Certification.
- Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options Certifications. Completion of an accredited NP program with Psychiatric Mental Health Certification or ANCC Certified as Psy-NP.
- Master’s degree in a social science field or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Education
Required- Masters or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Therapeutic Options
- TB Shot
- Flu Shot
- First Aid
- DEA License
- Advance Practice RN
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- AMFM Healthcare3
- Devereux1
- CoreCivic1
- Neura Health1N
- Project Renewal1
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Law & Legal Services1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
Senior Level Psychiatric Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level psychiatric nurse job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated clinical leadership, not just tenure. Candidates who stand out typically hold a psychiatric nursing certification such as a PMH-BC, have experience supervising staff or leading clinical programs, and can speak to measurable outcomes they have owned. Tailoring your application to show scope of responsibility and decision-making authority matters more than a long list of general duties.
Which companies hire senior level psychiatric nurses?
Companies hiring senior level psychiatric nurses right now include AMFM Healthcare, Devereux, and CoreCivic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large health systems, inpatient behavioral health facilities, and integrated care organizations that need experienced clinicians to lead teams and manage complex psychiatric populations.
Are there remote senior level psychiatric nurse jobs?
Yes, though most psychiatric nursing roles at this level remain on-site due to the hands-on nature of inpatient and outpatient care. About 57% of senior level psychiatric nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with remote roles most common in telepsychiatry programs, utilization review, and clinical care management positions.
What makes a psychiatric nurse role senior level?
Senior level psychiatric nurse roles go beyond direct patient care to include ownership of clinical protocols, mentoring or supervising junior nurses, and contributing to program development or quality improvement initiatives. These positions expect independent clinical judgment on complex cases, proficiency with psychiatric assessment tools, and the ability to coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams without close oversight.
Which industries hire the most senior level psychiatric nurses?
Senior Level psychiatric nurse roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-acuity psychiatric units, community mental health programs, and integrated behavioral health services that require seasoned clinicians to maintain care standards and lead clinical staff.