Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Rhode Island
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in Rhode Island are in strong demand, concentrated in behavioral health clinics, community mental health centers, hospital inpatient psychiatry units, and integrated primary care settings, with openings at every experience level from newly licensed practitioners to senior clinical leads. Providence, Woonsocket, and Cranston are the most active hiring markets, anchored by major employers including Lifespan Health System, Brown University Health, and Community Care Alliance. The most consistent openings are in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Behavioral Health
*Must have License In Rhode Island*
About Us
We operate a network of evidence-based outpatient
programs for adults with mental-health conditions. Our
multidisciplinary teams deliver compassionate, data-driven care at
several locations across the United States.
________________________________
Role Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct psychiatric and medical
care—including comprehensive assessments, medication management, and
ongoing treatment planning—for clients enrolled in our PHP, IOP, and
outpatient levels of care. You’ll collaborate closely with therapists,
case managers, and peer-support staff to ensure integrated,
trauma-informed, whole-person treatment.
________________________________
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Perform psychiatric evaluations, physical assessments,
and risk screenings
- Diagnose mental-health and SUD conditions; develop individualized
treatment plans
- Initiate and manage psychotropic medications and FDA-approved MAT
(e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone)
- Order/interpret labs, EKGs, and other diagnostics; coordinate
outside specialty referrals
Team Collaboration
- Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and
case conferences
- Provide clinical consultation to counselors and nursing staff;
ensure continuity of care at transitions
- Contribute to performance-improvement and peer-review activities
Regulatory & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation
in accordance with Joint Commission, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and state
regulations
- Support quality-assurance, diversion-control, and infection-control
initiatives
Patient & Family Engagement Educate clients and families on
diagnoses, medications, side effects, and relapse-prevention
strategies
- Promote a recovery-oriented, stigma-free environment
________________________________
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure: Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Maine with
prescriptive authority (or eligibility within 60 days)
Certification: ANCC or AANP board-certified; Psychiatric-Mental Health
NP (PMHNP-BC) strongly preferred
Experience:
≥ 1 year providing psychiatric and/or addiction-medicine services (new
graduates with strong SUD rotations considered)
Familiarity with MAT protocols and DSM-5 criteria
Compliance: DEA Schedule II–V registration; DATA 2000/X-waiver or
ability to obtain (if required)
Skills: EMR proficiency, motivational interviewing,
culturally-competent care, and strong inter-professional communication
________________________________
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in partial-hospitalization or intensive-outpatient settings
Adolescent behavioral-health experience
BLS/ACLS certification
________________________________
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.
Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Kingstown, RI 02852
Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Behavioral Health
*Must have License In Rhode Island*
About Us
We operate a network of evidence-based outpatient
programs for adults with mental-health conditions. Our
multidisciplinary teams deliver compassionate, data-driven care at
several locations across the United States.
________________________________
Role Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct psychiatric and medical
care—including comprehensive assessments, medication management, and
ongoing treatment planning—for clients enrolled in our PHP, IOP, and
outpatient levels of care. You’ll collaborate closely with therapists,
case managers, and peer-support staff to ensure integrated,
trauma-informed, whole-person treatment.
________________________________
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Perform psychiatric evaluations, physical assessments,
and risk screenings
- Diagnose mental-health and SUD conditions; develop individualized
treatment plans
- Initiate and manage psychotropic medications and FDA-approved MAT
(e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone)
- Order/interpret labs, EKGs, and other diagnostics; coordinate
outside specialty referrals
Team Collaboration
- Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and
case conferences
- Provide clinical consultation to counselors and nursing staff;
ensure continuity of care at transitions
- Contribute to performance-improvement and peer-review activities
Regulatory & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation
in accordance with Joint Commission, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and state
regulations
- Support quality-assurance, diversion-control, and infection-control
initiatives
Patient & Family Engagement Educate clients and families on
diagnoses, medications, side effects, and relapse-prevention
strategies
- Promote a recovery-oriented, stigma-free environment
________________________________
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure: Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Maine with
prescriptive authority (or eligibility within 60 days)
Certification: ANCC or AANP board-certified; Psychiatric-Mental Health
NP (PMHNP-BC) strongly preferred
Experience:
≥ 1 year providing psychiatric and/or addiction-medicine services (new
graduates with strong SUD rotations considered)
Familiarity with MAT protocols and DSM-5 criteria
Compliance: DEA Schedule II–V registration; DATA 2000/X-waiver or
ability to obtain (if required)
Skills: EMR proficiency, motivational interviewing,
culturally-competent care, and strong inter-professional communication
________________________________
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in partial-hospitalization or intensive-outpatient settings
Adolescent behavioral-health experience
BLS/ACLS certification
________________________________
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.
Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Kingstown, RI 02852
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The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs across Rhode Island.
- Active Rhode Island APRN license with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification required
- Master's or doctoral degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing from an accredited program
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through ANCC
- Experience conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and managing psychopharmacology independently
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems in outpatient or inpatient clinical settings
- DEA registration or eligibility to prescribe controlled substances in Rhode Island
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Rhode Island?
To practice as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Rhode Island, you must obtain an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license through the Rhode Island Board of Nursing, which requires a graduate degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing and national board certification, typically PMHNP-BC through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. You must also apply for prescriptive authority through the same board. Rhode Island requires APRNs to maintain a collaborative agreement with a licensed physician during an initial practice period before qualifying for full practice authority.
How much do psychiatric nurse practitioners make in Rhode Island?
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Rhode Island earn a median of about $135,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $111,420 for the lowest 10% to over $176,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire psychiatric nurse practitioners in Rhode Island?
Employers hiring psychiatric nurse practitioners in Rhode Island right now include MTC Care, SSTAR, and Mindful, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Rhode Island's behavioral health landscape includes large integrated systems and community mental health centers that hire consistently across both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings throughout the year.
Which Rhode Island cities have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs?
Providence, Cranston, and Bristol have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner openings in Rhode Island. Providence dominates as the state's largest metro and home to major health systems including Brown University Health and Lifespan, while Woonsocket and Cranston draw openings through community mental health organizations and outpatient behavioral health networks that serve surrounding suburban and rural populations.
Are there remote psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Rhode Island?
Yes, but they are limited. About 67% of psychiatric nurse practitioner openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the role's clinical nature, which typically requires in-person patient evaluation and medication management. Telepsychiatry positions are the segment most likely to be fully remote, particularly for follow-up medication management visits with established patients.
How can I get hired as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Rhode Island with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate PMHNP positions at community mental health centers, which tend to be more willing to train newly licensed practitioners than large hospital systems. Rhode Island employers such as Community Care Alliance and Providence Community Health Centers offer structured onboarding for new APRNs. Completing a psychiatric APRN residency or fellowship program, if available through Brown University Health affiliates, strengthens your application considerably. Candidates coming from RN roles in inpatient psychiatry or emergency behavioral health have a clear hiring advantage.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Rhode Island?
You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current Rhode Island openings across behavioral health clinics, hospital systems, and community mental health organizations. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty focus and apply directly through the listings below.
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