Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) Job in Knoxville, Tennessee

Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

Teamhealth - Knoxville Area Acute Behavioral Health Practice

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Behavioral Health


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. Are you a dual certified psychiatric mental health/family practice nurse practitioner? TeamHealth has an exciting opportunity to grow your career as a PMHNP/FNP 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
  • Full-time, Monday-Friday
  • Hours 8-5
  • Provide psychiatric patient care to adults and adolescence in an inpatient setting
  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations
  • Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
  • Evaluate behavioral and safety concerns
  • Provide interventions and behavioral management
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
  • Typical case load 14-16 patients/day

Compensation and Benefits
  • Base salary plus productivity bonus, W2 position with full benefits (medical dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
  • Paid after-hour call coverage (voluntary/by rotation)
  • Paid weekend coverage (voluntary/rotation)
  • Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage

Qualifications
  • Dual certification as a PMHNP and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC), or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-PCNP)
  • Active, unrestricted Tennessee Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
  • Active DEA or willingness to obtain
  • Minimum of 1-year experience as a NP in an inpatient setting

Ready to make a difference? Join TeamHealth and experience the difference of a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment. Apply today!

California Applicant Privacy Act:  https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/

Other Details

Job ID: 632c19d5-aa63-4f23-9600-6322e186c5b0

Practice Type: Employee

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Open to Search Firm Solicitations: No

Parent Company


Hiring Organization


Teamhealth - Knoxville Area Acute Behavioral Health Practice
265 BROOKVIEW CENTRE WAY STE 203
Knoxville, Tennessee 37919


Contact Information

You must be logged in to view recruiters' contact information.

Login / Register Now
HealthcareJobFinder.com
Our Facebook Page Our Google Plus Page Our Linked In Page Our Twitter Page
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy

© 2026 HealthcareJobFinder.com - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.