Entry Level Positions (13)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NY State - New Grads W2)
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
PMHNP needed in Kansas - Psychiatry *Loan Repayment **New Grads!!!
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner x 2 openings ($145k+ with quality & RVU bonus opportunity) (No new grads, independent practitioner experience required) in Oregon
Posted on Feb 8, 2026
PMHNP Fellowship (New York State - New Grads)
Posted on Feb 8, 2026
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) New Grads Encouraged | Part-Time | Hybrid | Phoenix, AZ
Posted on Feb 14, 2026
FQHC Seeks Outpatient Psych NP-Certified New Grads Invited
Posted on Feb 8, 2026
Outpatient Psych Mental Health NP Newly Certified New Grads Invited
Posted on Feb 8, 2026
PMHNP Opening in Hartford, CT - New Grads Welcome
Posted on Feb 8, 2026
Psych NP opening in Cape Cod (open to new Grads)
Posted on Feb 8, 2026
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner NEW GRAD WELCOME
Posted 4 days ago
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Why Choose Entry Level
Start Your PMHNP Career
Structured Mentorship
Work alongside experienced providers who guide your clinical decision-making, prescribing confidence, and diagnostic skills.


Career Growth
Rapid advancement from new grad to independent practitioner.
Mentorship
Structured onboarding with experienced provider supervision.
Gradual Ramp
Start with a manageable caseload that grows over 3-6 months.
Skill Building
Develop diagnostic and prescribing confidence in supportive settings.
Certification
Employers value your PMHNP-BC; experience is built on the job.
Starting Salary
Average entry-level PMHNP salary:
$99k

Before You Apply
What You Need
PMHNP-BC
Active certification � the key credential employers require.
State License
APRN licensure and prescriptive authority in your state.
DEA Registration
Required for prescribing controlled substances.
Clinical Hours
Your 500+ clinical rotation hours qualify you for most roles.
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FAQ
Entry Level PMHNP Questions
What is an entry-level PMHNP role?
Positions designed for newly certified PMHNPs with structured onboarding, mentorship, and gradual caseload ramp-up over 3-6 months.
What salary can new grad PMHNPs expect?
Entry-level PMHNPs earn $100K-$140K in year one, with rapid increases to $140K-$170K by year two as caseloads grow.
Do I need experience beyond clinical rotations?
Most entry-level roles accept new grads with PMHNP-BC certification. Clinical rotation hours count as experience at many employers.
What support do new PMHNPs receive?
Expect structured mentorship, collaborative agreements, peer case consultation, and gradually increasing patient panels.
Which settings hire new grads most?
Community mental health centers, telehealth platforms, group practices, and FQHCs are the most new-grad-friendly employers.

