Journey Clinical is seeking a Chattanooga, TN based Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) — Spravato® Treatment Clinician - Psychiatric
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Job Description
Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) — Spravato® Treatment Clinician (Part-Time, On-Site/Hybrid) - Psychiatric Experience preferred
- Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Schedule: Part-time / 1099 Contractor
- Organization: Journey Clinical
Journey Clinical is hiring an NP/PA to conduct psychiatric intake evaluations and provide in-person monitoring for Spravato® (esketamine nasal spray) sessions hosted at partner therapist offices. This is a great opportunity for a clinician who enjoys structured outpatient care, values patient experience, and wants to expand access to evidence-based treatment for depression.
Spravato sessions are delivered in small cohorts (3–4 patients) and require 2+ hours of on-site monitoring in accordance with FDA REMS requirements.
This role offers the opportunity to participate in the growing field of psychedelic and innovative mental health treatments in a flexible clinical environment.
What You’ll Do
Conduct psychiatric intake evaluations and screening to determine Spravato eligibility
Prescribe Spravato and initiate documentation for insurance prior authorization
Provide on-site clinical support during Spravato® dosing sessions (patients self-administer nasal spray)
Monitor patients during the observation period (vitals, safety checks, symptom monitoring)
Complete required documentation accurately and on time
Coordinate with Journey Clinical operations and partner sites to ensure smooth patient flow
Support a calm, safe environment for small cohorts (typically 3–4 patients per session block)
Schedule & Location
Part-time / per-diem (1099 contractor)
Sessions often scheduled evenings/weekends (varies by site)
Travel to partner therapist offices within an agreed-upon radius
Required Qualifications
Active NP or PA license in the state of practice
Current, unrestricted DEA registration
Willingness to register/associate your DEA registration to partner site address(es) as needed for Spravato® operations
Comfort with outpatient monitoring and responding to clinical changes (e. g., blood pressure changes, anxiety, dissociation)
Strong documentation skills and reliability with protocols
Willingness to complete required program training (Spravato® REMS-related processes)
Ideal candidates will have psychiatry experience; ketamine/esketamine, TMS, infusion, or other monitoring workflows
Compensation
Competitive hourly/per-session rate
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric intake evaluations and provide on-site clinical monitoring for patients undergoing Spravato treatment. Ensure patient safety during dosing sessions and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with REMS requirements.
Requirements
Must hold an active NP or PA license in the state of practice with current, unrestricted DEA registration. Previous experience in psychiatry or specialized monitoring workflows like ketamine or infusion therapy is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 58% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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