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Ally Psychiatry
Atlanta, Georgia

Child / Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatric Physician Assistant - Inpatient - FT

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$125k

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Job Description

Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP / PA| Inpatient | Collaborative, Physician-Led | Full-Time

Ally Psychiatry is seeking experienced Child / Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistants to join our inpatient team in Atlanta, GA. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who enjoys acute care psychiatry and values a structured schedule that supports both professional fulfillment and personal time.

  • Location: Atlanta Market
  • Type: Full-Time, Inpatient
  • Compensation: $125,000+ annually based on experience

Why Join Ally Psychiatry?

Ally Psychiatry is a physician-owned and physician-led psychiatry medical group dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care through a collaborative approach.

With a presence in nine states, partnerships spanning more than 55 hospitals, and nearly 20 outpatient clinics, we continue to expand our reach and impact.

As the fastest-growing psychiatric organization in the Southeast, we are committed to supporting our providers, strengthening the communities we serve, and advancing access to high-quality mental healthcare.

What We Offer

  • Inpatient Focus – Practice in a dynamic clinical environment providing care to child/adolescent patients with acute psychiatric needs.
  • Physician-Led Support – Work alongside experienced psychiatric leadership in a collaborative model.
  • Team-Based Care – Partner with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and clinical staff to deliver coordinated treatment.
  • Strong Clinical Infrastructure – Established processes and support staff allow you to focus on patient care.
  • Competitive Compensation + Comprehensive Benefits – A rewarding package designed to support your long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management for inpatient populations.
  • Participate in daily rounding, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and care teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care coordination.
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.

Join a Team Where Your Work Makes a Difference!

If you are looking for a role that offers meaningful inpatient work, strong clinical support, and a schedule designed for sustainability, we would love to connect with you.

Let’s start a conversation about your next chapter in behavioral health.

Submit your CV today to apply!

*All final candidates will be required to submit to a background check and drug screen.

Why Atlanta?

Atlanta combines the energy of a world-class city with the charm of Southern hospitality. Home to diverse neighborhoods, a thriving culinary scene, professional sports, and countless cultural attractions, the city offers an exceptional quality of life. With easy access to parks, mountains, and the Georgia coast, Atlanta is an outstanding place to build both a career and a home.

Join Ally Psychiatry and become part of a team dedicated to expanding access to high-quality mental healthcare while supporting the growth and success of every provider. #AlwaysHiringGreatTalent

Requirements

  • Board Certified PMHNP or Physician Assistant with CAQ-Psych or psychiatric experience (or strong mental health background).
  • Licensed or license-eligible in Georgia.
  • Required Georgia DEA or eligible to obtain.
  • Comfortable working in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage acute psychiatric presentations.
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to patient-centered care.
  • Seeking a structured schedule within a stable, supportive organization.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationInpatient careInterdisciplinary collaborationAcute psychiatric careChild and adolescent psychiatry

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 58% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,211 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.