Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$160k-$165k

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Job Description

Job Purpose: We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing outpatient and tele-psych care team.

In this role, you will work alongside physicians and other behavioral health professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals across the lifespan facing mental health challenges.

You’ll play a key role in expanding access to quality, person-centered care, helping clients take important steps toward healing and wellness. Whether you’re meeting patients in person or virtually, your clinical expertise and empathetic approach will make a lasting impact.

Reporting To: Psychiatry Clinical Director

What You Will Do

  • Responds to and initiates care for those requiring mental health services throughout Denova facilities.
  • Identifies patient mental health problems and prescribes treatment under the direction of a physician.
  • Implements mental health services utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a psychiatrist.
  • Provides mental health education to patients, healthcare, and medical staff.
  • Provide health/behavioral health assessments (including differential diagnoses and prognosis), treatment recommendations, and treatment planning for clients across program types.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

  • Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.
  • Active PMHNP license, DEA certificate, and NPI required for credentialing purposes.

Must be willing to begin employment once credentialing is near completion. Credentialing timeline may vary between 3–6 months, depending on provider status (new vs. existing).

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing and a nurse practitioner master's degree with a focus on psychiatric nursing
  • One to five years of clinical experience preferred.
  • Must have fluency in documenting an electronic medical record.
  • Must have active CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • Strong project management skills, including complex projects resulting in measurable program growth.

Excellent Communication Skills

  • Possess a valid fingerprint clearance card and have a recent tuberculosis test on file.
  • Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.

Your Work Schedule

The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, Schedules are subject to business needs.

Location: San Rafael – Tucson, AZ 6565 E. Carondelet Dr Suite 215, Tucson AZ 85710.

Perks of Being Part of Denova

  • Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous retirement plan with a 3.5% company match.
  • Enjoy holiday pay, PTO, and life insurance benefits.
  • Protect your future with long and short-term disability options.
  • Stay ahead with licensure/CME reimbursement.
  • Benefit from a rewarding pay structure and comprehensive malpractice and liability insurance.
  • We offer an employee wellness program and fantastic discounts for all Denova team members.
  • And there's so much more waiting for you!

Denova Collaborative Health LLC is an integrated primary care and behavioral health practice based in the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Our comprehensive virtual care services are available for residents throughout the entire state of Arizona.

We provide a “whole person” approach to health and promote collaboration among our team of primary care providers and specialists. Our unique service integration of primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and wellness enables our team to provide better health outcomes.

Starting Compensation

$160,000 – $165,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and treat patients across the lifespan while collaborating with physicians and behavioral health professionals. Responsibilities include implementing therapeutic regimens, providing mental health education, and developing comprehensive treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active PMHNP license, DEA certificate, and NPI, along with a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's degree in psychiatric nursing. Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation and active CPR/First Aid certifications are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentDiagnosisAnalytical abilitiesBehavioral health assessment

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
7%

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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 2,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Denova Collaborative Health

Mental Health Care
Phoenix, Arizona
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
Holiday pay, PTO, and life insurance benefits
Long and short-term disability options
Licensure/CME reimbursement
Comprehensive malpractice and liability insurance
Employee wellness program
Team member discounts