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Ally Psychiatry
Jacksonville, Florida

PRN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

PRN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA)

Jacksonville, Florida | Inpatient Psychiatry | PRN Opportunities

Join Ally Psychiatry and Make a Difference in Mental Health Care

Are you an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) looking for a flexible PRN opportunity in the Jacksonville, Florida area? Ally Psychiatry is growing and is seeking compassionate, patient-focused Advanced Practice Providers to provide inpatient psychiatric care across our Jacksonville market.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced behavioral health providers seeking PRN coverage while working alongside a seasoned team in a collaborative, physician-led organization.

Why Choose Ally Psychiatry?

Ally Psychiatry is a physician-owned and physician-led psychiatry practice dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health care through collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence.

As one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the Southeast, we proudly serve patients, partnering with more than 55 hospitals and operating in nearly 20 outpatient clinics. Our providers are supported by experienced clinical leadership, efficient workflows, and a culture built around teamwork and quality patient care.

When You Join Ally Psychiatry, You'll Enjoy

  • Flexible PRN scheduling with weekend opportunities
  • Competitive PRN compensation
  • Collaborative physician and APP support
  • Established clinical workflows and documentation templates
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients experiencing acute psychiatric illness
  • A growing organization focused on provider support and professional growth

Position Highlights

  • PRN / As Needed
  • Onsite Inpatient Psychiatry
  • Jacksonville, Florida Market
  • Primarily weekend coverage opportunities
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team

Responsibilities

  • As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant, you will:
  • Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
  • Develop individualized treatment plans
  • Manage psychiatric medications and monitor treatment response
  • Participate in daily inpatient rounding
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, nursing staff, and hospital teams
  • Provide evidence-based psychiatric care in an inpatient behavioral health setting
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation
  • Build Your Career with Ally Psychiatry

Whether you're looking to supplement your current practice or expand your experience in inpatient psychiatry, this PRN opportunity offers flexibility while allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families throughout the Jacksonville community.

If you're searching for PMHNP jobs in Jacksonville, FL, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner jobs, Psychiatric PA jobs, Behavioral Health APP positions, or PRN inpatient psychiatry opportunities, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today by submitting your CV and discover how Ally Psychiatry is changing the future of behavioral healthcare.

All final candidates will be required to complete a background check and drug screening prior to employment.

Requirements

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience

  • Active Florida license or eligibility for Florida licensure
  • Florida DEA or ability to obtain
  • Experience in inpatient psychiatry, behavioral health, or acute mental health preferred
  • Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
  • Passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Treatment planningMedication managementPatient-centered care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) at Ally Psychiatry a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 15,357 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 52% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Psychiatry NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner rolesranked against 15,357 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry NP median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry NP listings in Florida120 active2,048 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 52% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment776 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP hiring demand#14 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed
New Psychiatry NP listings846 in the last 30 days992 the 30 days before (−15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP pay trend+5.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (15,357 Nurse Practitioner roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 36 employers
10
<$135k
12
$135k-160k
11
$160k-185k
6
$185k-210k
3
$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

LifeStance Health · Mishawaka, Indiana

$192k-$230k
#2

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

LifeStance Health · Lexington, Kentucky

$200k-$220k
#3

Clinic Director - Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

$210k
#4

NURSE PRACTITIONER

$100/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,039 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.