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Thriveworks
Knoxville, Tennessee · Hybrid

Part Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Fee For Service

Nurse Practitioner 8.3 Work-LifeNo callPart-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$61K - $89K

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Thriveworks is currently seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Knoxville, Tennessee. *

Clinicians need to be licensed and living in the state in which they will be practicing.

  • ptoms and diagnosis, with prescribing decisions left to the discretion of the clinician. We do not currently treat substance use disorders, and make every effort to refer out to an in-person provider when sym
  • ptoms arise that are too severe to be treated via telemedicine only. Thriveworks Nurse Practitioners are expected to provide care to a diverse population of clients with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. They work with a broad range of age groups, primarily adults and adolescents, with a future focus on expanding care across the lifespan.

Qualifications

  • ability per week What We Need: Make Psychiatric assessments and evaluations of clients in an ongoing in-person and telemedicine capacity Willingness to treat 14 years old and up Prescribe medication to reduce mental health sym
  • ptoms, as needed Create and collaborate with clients on care plans Complete and/or administer appropriate paperwork and assessment tools for clients Adhere to Thriveworks' Clinical Practice Guidelines Consult with Regional Clinic Directors and staff on clients, programs, and services at the various sites Willing to visit a Thriveworks location for in-person collaborator meetings What We Give: We are dedicated to taking great care of our employees and empowering them to succeed. This enables them to focus on providing excellent care to our clients. We offer the following benefits: Partially Remote with limited visits to offices for collaborator meetings Remote Medical Assistants Guaranteed, bi-weekly pay (no need to wait on reimbursement) 401K with 3% employer match Paid orientation and annual pay increases Flexible scheduling (Sessions are available from 7 am–10 pm, 7 days/week) Paid orientation, Paid Credentialing, Paid Malpractice Coverage, In-house professional development, including case consultation groups Annual pay increases and Bonus Opportunities Schedule Flexibility with No Show Protection and No required on-call Amazing team culture and clinical support Who we are - about Thriveworks: Thriveworks is a trusted mental health provider with 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model. We serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and these numbers continue to grow. As a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization, we offer the tools, support, and community you need to build a fulfilling, long-term career. A career at Thriveworks isn’t just about finding a job that pays the bills. It’s about helping others, joining a community, and learning to thrive both personally and professionally. We believe that the success of our employees is just as important as the success of our organization; they go hand in hand. So, what do you say? Are you interested in joining our team? Apply today. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MS1 Interested in joining Team Thriveworks? We're thrilled to meet you! With Job scams becoming more and more frequent, here's how to know you're speaking with a real member of our team: Our recruiters and other team members will only email you from thriveworks@myworkday.com or an @thriveworks.com email address. Our recruiters and other team members may also contact you via text or phone to schedule an interview. A google meets interview invitation will be sent via email and will only come from an @thriveworks.com email address. Our interviews will take place over Google Meet (not Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or any other platform). We will never ask you to purchase or send us equipment. If you see a scam related to Thriveworks, please report it to infosec@thriveworks.com. You can contact employment@thriveworks.com with any questions or concerns. Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, dis
  • ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team. By clicking Apply, you ac
  • knowledge that Thriveworks may contact you regarding your application. Begin a career at Thriveworks! We work to create a supportive, enjoyable environment that therapists, counselors, psychologists, clinical supervisors, and clinicians seeking super
  • vision for licensure never want to leave. As a result, our clinical team members build long-standing careers at Thriveworks and lasting relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Perform psychiatric assessments and evaluations for clients aged 14 and up via in-person and telemedicine platforms. Prescribe medications and collaborate with clients to create and implement effective care plans.

Requirements

Requires a Master's in Nursing, Board Certification as a PMHNP, and active prescriptive authority in Tennessee. Candidates must have at least one year of psychiatry practice and reside in the state of Tennessee.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentMedication ManagementCare PlanningPatient EvaluationAdvancedMD EMR

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Fee For Service at Thriveworks a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 1,817 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Thriveworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 494 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.1% 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)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$75k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score

Top 25% in Psychiatry (NP)

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About Thriveworks

Mental Health Care
Lynchburg, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K with 3% match
Paid orientation
Annual pay increases
Paid credentialing
Paid malpractice coverage
No show protection
No on-call
Flexible scheduling