Entry Level Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs

New grad psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are across Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, with employers like LifeStance Health, TeamHealth, and Ultra Health hiring at this level now.

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Open roles50
Top stateNew Hampshire
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityDover, NH
Work type75% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Uwill
Georgia & Iowa Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Georgia & Iowa Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Uwill
Georgia
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$90 - $130/hr
Remote (US)
11-50

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Teksky LLC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Teksky LLC
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Teksky LLC
Des Moines, Iowa
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
None

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TeamHealth
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner In San Antonio, TX
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TeamHealth
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner In San Antonio, TX
TeamHealth
San Antonio, Texas
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$153k - $182k/yr
10,000+

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TeamHealth
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner In Fredericksburg, TX
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TeamHealth
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner In Fredericksburg, TX
TeamHealth
Fredericksburg, Texas
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$92k - $108k/yr
10,000+

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Valera Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Valera Health
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Valera Health
Newark, New Jersey
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Remote (US)
201-500

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Entry Level Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job Market

Who's Hiring

LifeStance Health
LifeStance Health8 open roles
TeamHealth
TeamHealth3 open roles
Ultra Health
Ultra Health3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services30
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Education3
  • Telecommunications3
  • Staffing & Recruiting2

Entry Level Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level psychiatric nurse practitioner job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who have completed a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program, hold or are pursuing board certification, and can point to supervised clinical hours in behavioral health settings. Highlighting rotations in inpatient psychiatry, community mental health, or substance use treatment, along with any practicum experience with diverse populations, gives new candidates a concrete edge during the hiring process.

Which companies hire entry level psychiatric nurse practitioners?

Companies hiring entry level psychiatric nurse practitioners right now include LifeStance Health, TeamHealth, and Ultra Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The hiring mix tends to include community mental health centers, telehealth providers, federally qualified health centers, and hospital systems that run structured onboarding programs suited to new graduates.

Are there remote entry level psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs?

Yes, though remote availability varies by state licensing requirements and employer. About 25% of entry level psychiatric nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the strong growth in telepsychiatry platforms and virtual behavioral health services that actively recruit new graduates alongside more experienced clinicians.

Are these new grad psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior psychiatric nurse practitioner roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of post-certification experience, counts supervised clinical practicums toward experience requirements, or offers a structured orientation period, making it accessible to candidates coming directly out of a graduate program.

Which industries hire the most entry level psychiatric nurse practitioners?

Entry Level psychiatric nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors lead hiring at this level because of persistent workforce shortages in behavioral health, expanding insurance parity requirements, and growing demand for mental health services across outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth delivery models.