Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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
Key Skills
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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