Psych Nurse Practitioner

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psych Nurse Practitioner at JourneyPure at The River a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Addiction Medicine position at JourneyPure at The River is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

This position is based in Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric nursing, Substance abuse treatment, Dual diagnosis, Clinical judgment, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Medical documentation, Pharmacological management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will manage client admissions, medical treatment, and discharge planning in collaboration with the Medical Director. Responsibilities include performing physicals, conducting daily rounds, and prescribing appropriate pharmacological treatments.

Benefits package: 401(k) (After 90 days of continuous employment), Paid Time Off (PTO), Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance (Offered after 60 days of employment), Competitive Compensation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.