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MTC Care
Providence, Rhode Island

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Full-time (In-person)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

starting at $145K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Job

Advance your career to a whole new level providing much-needed healthcare services to underserved communities as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with MTC Care! We provide in-person, telehealth and also hybrid services, so there are multiple options within our company.

In this exciting PMHNP role, you will enjoy job autonomy while also being a vital member of a supportive and capable team that will help you pave a path to a successful and bright future. Here, your input and ideas are welcomed and will make an immeasurable difference, helping shape the future of our company and the industry as a whole. As part of the MTC Care family, you will receive an attractive, competitive compensation and benefits package.

Take that important step up in your career! Apply for MTC Care's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) job opening today!

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP) - Responsibilities (In-person)
  • Conduct live and interactive clinical assessments of patients, providing treatment protocols, prescribing or recommending behavioral medications and providing medication management
  • Provide behavioral and talk therapy to our patients
  • Coordinate care with family members and staff at skilled nursing facilities
  • Work closely with our collaborating psychiatrists where required by state law or independently but within an interdisciplinary team including other PMHNPs, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, and physicians
  • Complete patient notes in our Electronic Health Records system
  • Provide in-service education at facilities; participate in staff meetings as needed
  • Provide consultation to facility staff on behavioral interventions, nursing practice, and psychopharmacology including writing orders for medications, as appropriate
  • Participate in case reviews, consultations and utilization review
  • Respond to urgent calls from the facility and facilitate problem-solving
  • Stay current on telehealth issues and legislation
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP) - Qualifications
  • Advanced practice nursing degree from an accredited university
  • Valid PMHNP certification
  • Unrestricted license in the state at least one state in which MTC Care practices
  • DEA certificate
  • Able to meet the credentialing requirements of MTC Care and your assigned facilities
  • Able to become credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid, and other payers as necessary

Geriatric And/or Psychiatric Experience Preferred

Demonstrated ability to work on a computer using the Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft excel and MTC Care's Electronic Health Record system

*Salaries starting at $145K + bonus for Full-time 40hrs/wk*

About Us

MTC Care is the industry leader in providing exceptional behavioral health services to patients residing in skilled nursing and assisted living communities. Our commitment to delivering top-notch behavioral health services reflects a deep understanding of the challenges faced by aging residents.

Our clinical team includes trained psychiatry and psychology providers with a focus on tailored interventions to ensure quality of life for patients, a supportive environment that promotes mental well-being, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compliance with regulatory organizations.

MTC Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct clinical assessments, provide behavioral therapy, and manage medication for patients in skilled nursing facilities. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate patient records in the electronic health system.

Requirements

Requires an advanced practice nursing degree and a valid PMHNP certification with an unrestricted state license. Candidates must be able to meet credentialing requirements for Medicare and Medicaid and possess strong computer skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Care coordinationPatient education

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 66% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $139k (middle half $130k–$159k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingRhode Island index 102.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Rhode Island16 active2,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 66% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS Nurse Practitioner listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment14,123 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 23 employers
12
<$160k
10
$160k-200k
4
$200k-240k
9
$240k-280k
2
$280k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
CME allowance
45%
Relocation assistance
12%
Loan repayment
3%

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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 2,191 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Providence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,190/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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