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Phoenix, Arizona

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Position in Phoenix; SMI; 44th St/ Oak

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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$135k-$160k

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Oak - Phoenix, AZ, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: NP/DNP, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: In-Office, Job Shift: Day Shift, Job Category: Counseling, Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner working in Phoenix, AZ.

Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day.

Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life!

If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Healthcare Organizations that promotes Hope, Health and Healing, we encourage you to apply! HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING Terros Health is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our Oak Recovery Health Center location in Phoenix.

Full Time: 4-10's Location: Near 44th St/ Oak SMI NextGen Experience Preferred Salary Range: Post MSN: $135K- $155K; Dual Certified FNP/PMHNP: $148K-$155K; DNP: $158K-$160K (Depending on Years of Experience) Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL: $3/hour ($6240 annually) The PMHNP serves as an active member of the site clinical team working collaboratively on the delivery of clinical care.

Provides direct psychiatric care of assigned clients and program activities, facilitates team work for outpatient services, conducts psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring and individual treatment and case consultation of patients.

Participates in program evaluation procedures and professional record keeping, and makes referrals appropriately. Additional duties include: Completes initial psychiatric assessments, progress notes, annual psychiatric updates, family interventions.

Documentation shall be on approved forms and within the same day of service.

Develops differential diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, patient education, and progress towards treatment goals including medical, psychological, social, behavioral and developmental aspects of the member’s situation.

Documents patient’s progress with delivery service expectation of 6 hours face-to-face time per 8-hour work day, or 8 hours face-to-face time per 10-hour work day.

Orders follow-up blood levels and other lab tests according to standard medical practice, obtains a past and current medical history Initiates contact with PCP, ED clinicians, and therapists according to established guidelines, to provide whole health integrated care Provides psychopharmacological treatment in alignment with patient’s treatment plan; appropriate follow-up of patient’s symptoms and response to medications, including side effects.

Utilizes appropriate medication based on best practices, in addition to appropriately completing required documentation for preauthorization of pharmacy services. Completes medication education and informed consent.

Routinely assesses patient’s need for ACT services, using explicit criteria to determine need to transfer to less intensive services. Conducts home and community visits as required by ACT fidelity measures. Assesses patient’s needs and guides the clinical team while managing crisis and treatment plan updates.

Collaborates with nurses and medical assistants. Educates non-medical staff on psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications, their side effects, and health-related conditions.

Provides psychiatric back-up to the program after-hours and weekends on a rotating basis with other psychiatric care providers who share on-call; will have access to consumers’ current status and medical records/current medications. Terros Health offers a highly competitive compensation package.

Benefits & Wellness We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage Vision insurance Group life and disability insurance Pet insurance 401(k) plan with company match Interest-free medical line of credit Financial education, planning, and support resources Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits Bilingual pay differential Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year Paid Sick Time 10 paid holidays annually Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members Trip Reduction Program Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including: Scholarships Clinical supervision Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU) Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on: Gym memberships Car rentals Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more Apply with your resume at www.terroshealth.org Qualifications: Must have an Advanced Practice Nursing degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Must have one (1) or more year’s prior experience in psychiatric setting and/or providing psychiatric treatment; experience working within psychiatric crisis and/or with members with serious mental illness preferred Must have an AZ license.

DEA and AZ CSPMP registration current Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role. Must pass a Drug Screen and TB Test.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides direct psychiatric care, including evaluations, medication monitoring, and psychopharmacological treatment. They also collaborate with the clinical team to manage crisis situations, update treatment plans, and conduct home or community visits as required.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Advanced Practice Nursing degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and possess an active Arizona license. At least one year of experience in a psychiatric setting is required, along with a valid Arizona driver's license and fingerprint clearance card.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationPsychopharmacologyRisk assessmentCrisis managementDifferential diagnosisTreatment planningFamily interventionClinical assessmentCollaborationMental health treatment

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Terros Health ranks #2 of 12 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 46% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,031 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Terros Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Phoenix, Arizona
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan
Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
Vision insurance
Group life and disability insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Interest-free medical line of credit
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year