Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Utah
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in Utah are in strong demand, concentrated in behavioral health clinics, integrated health systems, and community mental health centers, with openings at every level from new graduates to experienced clinicians. The heaviest hiring is in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden, where established employers like Intermountain Health, the University of Utah Health system, and Valley Behavioral Health maintain consistent psychiatric NP needs. The most in-demand specialties are outpatient psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health, and addiction and substance use treatment. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Phoenix Rebellion Therapy is looking for an experienced prescriber to partner with our team. Our practice is growing rapidly and we are excited! We are looking to expand treatment options and need a licensed nurse practitioner who has the ability to prescribe ketamine. PRT will be referring 10-15 clients monthly for ketamine treatment and medication management. Our high functioning out-patient clients include children, trauma clients, police officers, fire, military, and other populations in our community that need support.
Position Responsibilities
This partnership will work out of our site, and we will refer clients to them that are candidates for ketamine treatment and medication management. Our model focuses on the ketamine Spravato that will be taken by the client when meeting with our therapists.
Schedule: Open
License/Certification: APRN and NP
Work Location: Murray and/or Kaysville
Flexible schedule
If you have these qualifications and would like to work with a passionate, Utah-based mental health therapy provider, please apply!
To learn more about our company and the support we provide to the community, visit our website www.phoenixrebelliontherapy.com
Pay: $125,708.42 - $151,390.78 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs across Utah.
- Active Utah APRN license with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification required
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Board certification as a PMHNP through ANCC or AANP
- Current DEA registration and Utah controlled substance license for prescribing
- Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing psychotropic medication regimens
- Familiarity with electronic health record platforms such as Epic or Cerner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Utah?
You must earn a master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner focus, then pass the PMHNP-BC exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. After that, you apply to the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with a psychiatric-mental health designation. Utah also requires a separate controlled substance license if you plan to prescribe.
How much do psychiatric nurse practitioners make in Utah?
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Utah earn a median of about $130,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,980 for the lowest 10% to over $175,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire psychiatric nurse practitioners in Utah?
Utah psychiatric nurse practitioner roles are posted by Serenity Healthcare, University of Utah, and Refined Hospice and Home Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Utah's integrated health systems and community behavioral health organizations account for the majority of consistent openings across both urban and rural areas of the state.
Which Utah cities have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs?
Salt Lake City, Lehi, and Draper are where the most psychiatric nurse practitioner openings in Utah are concentrated. Salt Lake City drives the largest share through its major health systems and academic medical centers, while Provo and Ogden see steady demand tied to growing suburban populations and regional behavioral health expansion.
Are there remote psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because psychiatric NPs often conduct in-person evaluations and manage prescriptions that require direct patient contact. About 40% of psychiatric nurse practitioner openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. Telehealth positions, particularly in follow-up medication management and therapy-adjacent counseling roles, represent the most remote-accessible portion of the work.
How can I get hired as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate PMHNP residency or fellowship programs run by Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health, both of which have structured transition-to-practice tracks for newly certified psychiatric NPs. Candidates who have worked as registered nurses in inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health units gain a meaningful advantage when applying. Completing your Utah APRN license and PMHNP-BC certification before applying, and targeting community mental health centers in addition to large hospital systems, broadens your realistic options considerably.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings. Search the roles that fit your experience, credentials, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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