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Posted 12 August, 2026

Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Knoxville, TN

TeamHealth Corporate
Knoxville, TN, US Full Time

Job Description

Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and a focus on delivering high-quality care. We have an exciting opportunity to grow your career as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in an acute inpatient setting in the Knoxville, Tennessee, area. TeamHealth supports our clinical teams so that you can do what you do best: provide unmatched patient care. We are clinician-driven, patient focused and provide ample opportunities for growth as you develop your career in behavioral health.

Role Overview

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  • Full-time, Monday-Friday
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  • Hours 8-5
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  • Provide psychiatric patient care to adults and adolescence in an inpatient setting
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  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations
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  • Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders
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  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
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  • Evaluate behavioral and safety concerns
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  • Provide interventions and behavioral management
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  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
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  • Typical case load 14-16 patients/day
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Compensation and Benefits\n
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  • Base salary plus productivity bonus, W2 position with full benefits (medical dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
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  • Paid after-hour call coverage (voluntary/by rotation)
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  • Paid weekend coverage (voluntary/rotation)
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  • Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
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Qualifications\n
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  • Active, unrestricted Tennessee license as a PMHNP
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  • Active DEA or willingness to obtain
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  • Minimum of 1-year experience as a PMHNP clinician in an inpatient setting
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\nReady to make a difference? Join TeamHealth and experience the difference of a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment. Apply today!\n
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\n- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support\n
\n- Dental, health, vision, 401k and more\n
\n- Flexible spending account\n
\n- Health savings account\n
\n- Flex time off\n
\n- Professional liability insurance\n