Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee License

Nurse Practitioner 9.4 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Peregrine Health - Redefining Behavioral Healthcare
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • 100% Remote | Full-Time W-2 | No Nights, Weekends, or On-Call

Peregrine Health is hiring experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners licensed in Tennessee to expand access to behavioral health care in rural and underserved communities.

This is a full-time, 100% remote clinical position for PMHNPs who want meaningful clinical work, predictable hours, and the support of a team that handles much of the administrative burden surrounding licensing, credentialing, technology, and care delivery.

You will have the autonomy to make evidence-based clinical decisions while collaborating with primary care providers, therapists, and operational teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

  • Compensation and Benefits at a Glance
  • Competitive Salary
  • Quarterly cash incentive opportunity
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • 20 days of PTO: 15 vacation days and 5 sick days
  • 8 paid holidays
  • 2 additional paid continuing-education days
  • No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
  • 100% remote clinical practice
  • Benefits Designed for Providers
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • $1,800 annual mental-health stipend for eligible therapy and counseling expenses
  • Up to $5,000 in lifetime fertility, family-planning, and adoption support
  • Paid parental leave for birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents
  • Up to $500 annually in continuing-education reimbursement
  • $150 annual technology stipend
  • Professional liability insurance provided at no cost
  • State licensing fees covered for the states in which you are assigned to practice
  • Paid bereavement and jury-duty leave
  • Optional hospital, critical illness, accident, identity theft monitoring, and pet insurance plans
  • Dedicated licensing, credentialing, operational, and technology support

What You'll Do

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management for patients ages 5 and older
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans aligned with each patient's needs and goals
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for effectiveness and potential side effects
  • Diagnose and treat co-occurring behavioral health and substance-use conditions
  • Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation within partner-site electronic health record systems
  • Deliver care through telehealth while building trusted relationships with patients and care teams
  • Contribute to behavioral health programs that continue to evolve with the needs of the communities we serve

What We're Looking For

  • Active Tennessee PMHNP license (required)
  • Active DEA registration
  • At least three years of clinical experience
  • Experience working in community-based behavioral health
  • Experience providing psychiatric medication management
  • Ability to independently manage complex cases using strong clinical judgment
  • Experience treating patients across the lifespan
  • Commitment to full-time practice
  • Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Comfort using telehealth platforms and digital clinical tools

** Peregrine covers licensing fees for any additional states in which you are assigned to practice.

What Defines a Peregrine PMHNP

You believe behavioral health care should be accessible, coordinated, and centered on meaningful patient outcomes.

You make confident, evidence-based clinical decisions while valuing interdisciplinary collaboration. You build trust with patients and care teams, take a proactive approach to barriers in care, and consider both medical and psychosocial factors when developing treatment plans.

About Peregrine Health

Peregrine Health partners with community health organizations to expand access to behavioral health care. Our therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists provide virtual care to patients in underserved communities across the country, many of whom would otherwise wait weeks or months to be seen.

Community health is the only setting we serve. Our team, technology, and operating model are purpose-built for the patients and communities that need behavioral health care most.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management for patients aged 5 and older. Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Requires an active Tennessee PMHNP license and DEA registration. Candidates must have at least three years of clinical experience, preferably in community-based behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationSubstance-use treatmentEvidence-based practiceElectronic health recordsPsychotropic medication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee License at Peregrine Health a 9.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 1,882 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

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Listing-based score

Top 5% in Psychiatry (NP)

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  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Peregrine Health

Mental Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match
20 days PTO (15 vacation, 5 sick)
8 paid holidays
2 paid continuing-education days
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance and disability coverage
$1,800 annual mental-health stipend
Up to $5,000 fertility/family-planning support