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Ally Psychiatry
Birmingham, Alabama

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Physician Assistant (PA) | Crisis Center | Birmingham, AL

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Physician Assistant (PA) | Crisis Center | Birmingham, AL | Entry Level Welcome

  • Job Title: PMHNP or PA – Crisis Center
  • Location: JBS Craig Crisis Center, Birmingham, Alabama
  • Employer: Ally Psychiatry
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 4 on / 3 off

Description

Ally Psychiatry is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team at the JBS Craig Crisis Center in Birmingham, Alabama. This is a great opportunity for a new graduate or early-career provider to build a strong foundation in acute psychiatric care, working alongside an experienced, physician-led clinical team.

If you're looking for a structured schedule, hands-on crisis psychiatry experience, and an employer that invests in your growth, we'd love to speak with you. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time, employed position at a dedicated psychiatric crisis center
  • 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 3 off schedule
  • Entry-level friendly – new graduate PMHNPs and PAs welcome
  • Work alongside an experienced, physician-led psychiatric team
  • Hands-on experience in acute/crisis psychiatric evaluation and stabilization
  • Comprehensive multidisciplinary support staff
  • Organization focused on long-term provider growth and mentorship

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid CME/CEU time
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Licensure, DEA, and credentialing reimbursement
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance available
  • Life insurance available

Why Birmingham?

Birmingham offers an outstanding quality of life with affordable housing, nationally recognized restaurants, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and a vibrant medical community. Home to UAB and a growing healthcare sector, Birmingham combines the amenities of a large city with the convenience and friendliness of the South.

About Ally Psychiatry

Ally Psychiatry is a physician-led behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional psychiatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings throughout the Southeast. Our providers enjoy strong clinical support, modern practice resources, collaborative leadership, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Apply today to learn more about this entry-level PMHNP/PA crisis center opportunity in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Requirements

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited PMHNP or PA program
  • Active or eligible Alabama licensure (PMHNP or PA-C)
  • New graduates encouraged to apply – no prior experience required
  • Interest in acute/crisis psychiatric care
  • Comfortable working under physician supervision/collaboration
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 3 off rotation

Key Responsibilities

Provide acute psychiatric evaluation and stabilization services within a dedicated crisis center environment. Work collaboratively with a physician-led clinical team to deliver high-quality behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Crisis stabilizationClinical assessmentPatient carePsychiatric nursingPhysician collaboration

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 52% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
17% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,247 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ally Psychiatry

Mental Health Care
Montgomery, Alabama
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
Student Loan Assistance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Paid CME/CEU time
Malpractice insurance