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Germantown, Tennessee

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job description

Now Hiring: Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/FNP)
Join Crestwyn Behavioral Health in Memphis, TN
Crestwyn Behavioral Health is actively seeking a Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team in Memphis, Tennessee.
Located in the historic Germantown area, Crestwyn Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital providing comprehensive psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for adolescents (12-17), adults, and seniors. Our services include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP).
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside experienced psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and clinical professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Position Summary
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric evaluations, medical assessments, medication management, and ongoing treatment for patients receiving behavioral health services. The provider will collaborate closely with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
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If you are passionate about behavioral health and committed to providing exceptional patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required.
Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
DEA license.
Acadia Healthcare
Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.
We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct psychiatric evaluations, medical assessments, and medication management for patients in various behavioral health programs. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to formulate and implement patient treatment plans while ensuring high-quality, safe care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's in Nursing and be a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a valid state license and DEA registration. At least one year of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner is preferred, along with clinical knowledge of crisis management and therapeutic boundaries.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationPatient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationDiagnostic testingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationAcute careChronic illness management

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 60% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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