Psychiatric Nurse Jobs

The Registered Nurse Will Be Responsible For Providing nursing care to patients and families in our New Waltham Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Providing education to patients...
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Summary We are hiring for a Registered Psych Nurse with 3-5 years experience in a psych setting or behavioral health setting.  At Caretenders Main - Louisville, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, b...
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Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!** We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environm...
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Responsibilities Registered Nurse, Full-Time (7:00 am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am) -rotating weekends We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychi...
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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BHRN) Angels Care Home Health Why choose Angels Care Home Health? Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us. We strive to be an ind...
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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BHRN) Angels Care Home Health Why choose Angels Care Home Health? Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us. We strive to be an ind...
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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BHRN) – $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! Angels Care Home Health Why choose Angels Care Home Health? Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us...
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Overview Home Health Psych Nurse Full Time Day Shift Are you a highly skilled and compassionate behavioral health RN looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join...
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Quick Facts: Full-time permanent position Outpatient only Monday - Friday schedule, 8 hr days Substanc...
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Responsibilities Nurse- NEW OPIOID CLINIC Horizon Health is seeking a LPN for our BRAND NEW clinic in Petersburg, VA. The OTP Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists the Pharmacist with medication administra...
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We are recruiting for a motivated Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - Nights to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of De...
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Mercy South Hyland Behavioral Health 10018 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128   RN, Clinical Supervisor Day Shift - Full Time Incentives and Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 an...
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Overview Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Psych / Behavioral Health Registered Nurse RN Salary Range:  $82,000 - $90,000 / year Schedule:  Full Time Territory:  Waco and surrounding areas...
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Job Summary: The Nurse (RN/LPN) is responsible for providing direct nursing and personal care required to the resident,  and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants,  an...
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Job Summary Why Novant Health? ($2500.00 Sign On Bonus) Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. Let Novant Health be the destination f...
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POSITION SUMMARY: Boston Medical Center is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse for its 82-bed, behavioral health hospital, located in Brockton, MA. Brockton hospital operates as a behavioral health accountable care organizat...
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American Traveler is offering a rewarding Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) contract position in Amesbury Massachusetts. Shift: Evenings 8 Job Length: 13 weeks -- RNs who work with us receive a highly competitive pay...
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Location: CHA Somerville Campus Work Days: 8 hour shifts, w/ E/O wknd rotation and holidays as assigned Category: Registered Nurse Department: Psych SH 5 West Adolescent Nursing Job Type: PT20Plus HPW Wor...
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DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement pro...
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About Vitae Health Systems Founded in 2018, Vitae Health Systems is one of the largest providers of internal medicine and behavioral health services to the residents of Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilit...
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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BHRN) Angels Care Home Health Why choose Angels Care Home Health? Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us. We strive to be an ind...
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What You Will Do to Change Lives The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment...
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Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus Department: Behavioral Health Schedule: Part time Hours: 24 Job Details: The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care using the standards of care and the st...
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Overview You Matter Here!  Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter!   Hours: Per Diem, Every other weekend,...
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The Battle Creek VA is recruiting for a Registered Nurse to serve within Mental Health Nursing Service. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2025.
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Job Description Psycho Social Therapies is a leading mental health agency specializing in long-term care, servicing the geriatric population residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout the stat...
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Psychiatrist needed / Part time Detention center in Brooklyn Job Description/Scope of Work: We are looking for a psychiatrist to join the Health Services Department at a detention center in Brooklyn. The...
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POSITION SUMMARY T he Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) Direct Care Staff provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatme...
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Job Description For more than 30 years, Adventist Health Vallejo has been helping people of all ages reach their fullest potential. We are comprised of a freestanding 61-bed facility with short-term psychiatric care f...
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Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 36 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Work where  every moment  matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come...
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As a psychiatric nurse, you’re likely plenty familiar with the prevalence of mental health issues in this country:

  • More than 1 in 5 adults have some type of mental illness.
  • More than 1 in 5 youth (ages 13 through 18) currently have or have had a seriously debilitating mental illness.
  • Around 1 in 25 adults has a serious mental illness.

If you’re looking for psych nurse jobs, there are opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Start searching IntelyCare today for full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, or per diem openings.

Psych Nurse Education and Skills

The path to become a psychiatric nurse starts with completing either an associate degree in nursing (ADN) or a bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN) from an approved program. An ADN takes around two years to complete, and a BSN takes around four years. You’ll then need to pass the NCLEX-RN exam and apply for your RN license. If you want to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner, you’ll have to complete further educational and licensing requirements. However, you can begin work sooner as a CNA or LPN/LVN.

After you have two years of experience under your belt, consider earning Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) certification to demonstrate your competency in this specialty area.

Aside from clinical training, having a compassionate and caring nature is crucial when working with patients who have behavioral health issues. For more insight into what an employer might be seeking in a candidate, check out this sample psychiatric nurse job template.

Resume and Cover Letter for Psych Nursing Jobs

To stay one step ahead of the competition, make sure to customize your psych nurse resume to the job postings to which you plan on applying. For instance, if the posting says the ideal candidate “takes a caring and holistic approach to reach positive patient outcomes,” include that phrase in your resume.

In your cover letter, provide specific examples of how you cared for patients and focused not only on their physical ailments but also on their emotional and mental well-being. Doing this shows the employer that your skills are aligned with the demands of the role.

Interviewing for Psychiatric Nurse Jobs

It’s important to make a great first impression when you interview for psychiatric nursing jobs. A poised and professional demeanor is a must. To help calm any nerves you might have, take the time to review our top nursing interview questions and answers so you can feel prepared.

Psych Nurse Salary

The average psychiatric nurse salary is around $83,900 per year. Your location, years of experience, facility type, and employer can affect what you earn. For a better indication of how much you could make in your area, explore the current openings on IntelyCare.

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