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Ally Psychiatry
Nashville, Tennessee

PRN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PA / PMHNP - Nashville, TN!

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for Psychiatric Physician Assistants & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners

Join Ally Psychiatry |PRN - IP Role

Ally Psychiatry is seeking dedicated Psychiatric Physician Assistants (PAs) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to join our growing team in the Nashville, TN market.

This is an onsite IP role, primarily for occasional weekend coverage.

Why Join Ally Psychiatry?

Ally Psychiatry is a physician-owned and physician-led psychiatry medical group dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care through a collaborative approach.

With a presence in nine states, partnerships spanning more than 55 hospitals, and nearly 20 outpatient clinics, we continue to expand our reach and impact.

As the fastest-growing psychiatric organization in the Southeast, we are committed to supporting our providers, strengthening the communities we serve, and advancing access to high-quality mental healthcare.

This Position Offers the Opportunity To

  • Utilize advanced treatments and evidence-based care strategies.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes.
  • Enjoy an efficient work environment with established templates and processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Manage medications for patients, including those with substance use disorders.
  • Deliver high-quality inpatient and/or outpatient psychiatric care.
  • Collaborate closely with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant documentation standards.

Take the Next Step in Your Career!

If you are a dedicated PA or PMHNP seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in mental health care, we invite you to join our team.

Submit your CV today to apply!

Our team is dedicated to improving access to mental health care for those who need it most. With both inpatient and outpatient clinics across 9 states and over 55 facilities, we are a growing organization that believes every team member plays a vital role in the patient journey.

We provide competitive compensation, aggressive benefits, and cultivate a culture of growth and collaboration, allowing you to have a hand in shaping our evolving services.

If you are passionate about mental health and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our team and help drive positive change in our communities.

*All final candidates will be required to submit to a background check and drug screen.

Requirements

  • Board Certified PMHNP or Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience (or strong mental health background).
  • Licensed or license-eligible in Tennessee.
  • Required Tennessee DEA or eligible to obtain.
  • Comfortable working in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage acute psychiatric presentations.
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to patient-centered care.
  • Seeking a flexible schedule within a stable, supportive organization.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentTreatment planningMedication managementSubstance use disorder treatmentInpatient psychiatric careMultidisciplinary collaborationDocumentation compliance

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 58% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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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 2,201 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k
Typical market rent
$1,834/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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