PRN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA)
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Tennessee | 53 active | 2,219 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 60% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Nurse Practitioner listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment276 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,279 in the last 30 days | 1,078 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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