Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant | Inpatient | 7 On / 7 Off | Nashville, TN

Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant | Inpatient | 7 On / 7 Off | Nashville, TN

Ally Psychiatry | HCA Southern Hills Medical Center

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Job Type: Full-Time
Setting: Hospital-Based Inpatient Psychiatry
Schedule: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
Compensation: $125,000+ annually, based on experience

Bring Your Psychiatric Expertise to a Collaborative, Physician-Led Team

Ally Psychiatry is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA-C) for a full-time inpatient psychiatry position at HCA Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

This hospital-based role includes psychiatric consultations and admissions , offering an opportunity to apply your clinical judgment, support patients with acute mental health needs, and collaborate with an experienced care team.

If you enjoy acute care psychiatry and want a predictable 7 on / 7 off schedule , this position offers meaningful clinical work with alternating weeks off for family, travel, and personal priorities.

Why Join Ally Psychiatry?

Ally Psychiatry is a physician-owned and physician-led psychiatry medical group committed to compassionate, patient-centered mental healthcare. We bring psychiatric providers and hospital teams together to improve access, coordinate treatment, and support patients through some of their most challenging moments.

We value providers who ask thoughtful questions, communicate openly, and take pride in delivering excellent care. Your clinical perspective matters here.

What We Offer

• 7 On / 7 Off Schedule: A consistent rotation with seven consecutive scheduled workdays followed by seven days off.
• Hospital-Based Psychiatric Practice: Provide inpatient psychiatric care, consultations, and admissions at HCA Southern Hills Medical Center.
• Physician-Led Clinical Support: Collaborate with psychiatrists and psychiatric leadership who understand the demands of inpatient care.
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Partner with nursing staff, therapists, medical providers, and other hospital professionals to coordinate treatment.
• Competitive Compensation: Annual compensation starting at $125,000+, based on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being.
• Meaningful Work in Nashville: Help meet the need for accessible, high-quality behavioral healthcare in the Nashville community.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and admission assessments , including psychiatric histories, mental status examinations, and risk assessments.
• Provide psychiatric consultation services and communicate findings and treatment recommendations to the referring medical team.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising or collaborating psychiatrists and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide psychiatric medication management , monitor treatment response, and adjust care within your scope of practice.
• Participate in inpatient follow-up care, rounding, and treatment planning as assigned.
• Assess acute psychiatric symptoms and safety concerns, coordinating appropriate interventions with the hospital team.
• Support discharge planning, patient and family education, and continuity of mental health care.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospital requirements, professional standards, and organizational policies.

Experience in inpatient psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, psychiatric admissions, emergency psychiatry, or other acute behavioral health settings is especially valuable.

Take the Next Step in Your Psychiatric Career

Looking for a full-time PMHNP job or psychiatric physician assistant job in Nashville, Tennessee ? Join Ally Psychiatry at HCA Southern Hills Medical Center and put your expertise to work with a team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.

Submit your CV today to apply. We would love to learn more about your experience and what you are looking for in your next role.

Know a psychiatric nurse practitioner or physician assistant who may be a great fit? Please share this opportunity.

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

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner Candidates: Graduate of an accredited psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program with current PMHNP board certification .
• Physician Assistant Candidates: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with current NCCPA certification (PA-C) and psychiatric experience or a strong mental health background or psych certification.
• Active Tennessee professional licensure appropriate to your discipline, or eligibility to obtain it before starting.
• Current DEA registration appropriate to the practice location and required prescribing credentials, or eligibility to obtain them before starting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required hospital credentialing and clinical privileges.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
• Comfort evaluating and treating patients with acute psychiatric needs in a hospital setting.
• A collaborative approach, clear communication skills, and a commitment to compassionate, ethical care.