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Ally Psychiatry
Chattanooga, Tennessee

PRN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

PRN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA)

Chattanooga, Tennessee | Inpatient Psychiatry | PRN Opportunities

Join Ally Psychiatry and Make a Difference in Mental Health Care

Are you an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) looking for a flexible PRN opportunity in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area? Ally Psychiatry is growing and is seeking compassionate, patient-focused Advanced Practice Providers to provide inpatient psychiatric care across our Chattanooga market.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced behavioral health providers seeking PRN coverage while working alongside a seasoned team in a collaborative, physician-led organization.

Why Choose Ally Psychiatry?

Ally Psychiatry is a physician-owned and physician-led psychiatry practice dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health care through collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence.

As one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the Southeast, we proudly serve patients, partnering with more than 55 hospitals and operating in nearly 20 outpatient clinics. Our providers are supported by experienced clinical leadership, efficient workflows, and a culture built around teamwork and quality patient care.

When You Join Ally Psychiatry, You'll Enjoy

  • Flexible PRN scheduling with weekend opportunities
  • Competitive PRN compensation
  • Collaborative physician and APP support
  • Established clinical workflows and documentation templates
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients experiencing acute psychiatric illness
  • A growing organization focused on provider support and professional growth

Position Highlights

  • PRN / As Needed
  • Onsite Inpatient Psychiatry
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee Market
  • Primarily weekend coverage opportunities
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team

Responsibilities

  • As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant, you will:
  • Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
  • Develop individualized treatment plans
  • Manage psychiatric medications and monitor treatment response
  • Participate in daily inpatient rounding
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, nursing staff, and hospital teams
  • Provide evidence-based psychiatric care in an inpatient behavioral health setting
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation
  • Build Your Career with Ally Psychiatry

Whether you're looking to supplement your current practice or expand your experience in inpatient psychiatry, this PRN opportunity offers flexibility while allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families throughout the Chattanooga community.

If you're searching for PMHNP jobs in Chattanooga, TN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner jobs, Psychiatric PA jobs, Behavioral Health APP positions, or PRN inpatient psychiatry opportunities, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today by submitting your CV and discover how Ally Psychiatry is changing the future of behavioral healthcare.

All final candidates will be required to complete a background check and drug screening prior to employment.

Requirements

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience

  • Active Tennessee license or eligibility for Tennessee licensure
  • Tennessee DEA or ability to obtain
  • Experience in inpatient psychiatry, behavioral health, or acute mental health preferred
  • Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
  • Passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationMedication managementTreatment planningPatient assessmentAcute mental health care

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 60% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Tennessee53 active2,219 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 60% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Nurse Practitioner listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment276 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#14 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,279 in the last 30 days1,078 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 35 employers
11
<$140k
20
$140k-180k
5
$180k-220k
4
$220k-260k
3
$260k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,207 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Chattanooga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k
Typical market rent
$1,498/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Chattanooga, TN-GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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