Full-Time Positions in Kentucky (5)
View All JobsPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Lexington, Kentucky
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Frankfort, Kentucky
Director of Behavioral Health
London, Kentucky
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Owensboro, Kentucky
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Bedford, Kentucky
Top Employers
- LifeStance Health2
- Grace Health1
- River Valley Behavioral Health1
- Telos Health Systems1
Full-Time Tips
- •Negotiate beyond salary: CME budget, PTO, and signing bonus matter
- •Evaluate benefits packages including retirement match and insurance
- •Ask about caseload expectations and documentation time
- •Clarify on-call requirements and compensation
- •Ensure the employer supports your professional growth
Why Full-Time?
Full-time positions include health insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.
W-2 employment offers predictable income, regular schedules, and long-term career growth at a single organization.
Most employers fund continuing education, conference attendance, and specialty certifications.
Why Choose Full-Time
Full-Time Careers in Kentucky
Permanent full-time psychiatric NP positions
Benefits Package
Full-time positions include health insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.
Career Stability
W-2 employment offers predictable income, regular schedules, and long-term career growth at a single organization.
Professional Development
Most employers fund continuing education, conference attendance, and specialty certifications.
State Insights
Kentucky at a Glance
Full-time PMHNP positions in Kentucky typically bundle employer-sponsored health insurance, 401(k) match, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and 3 to 4 weeks of PTO into the base. The employers hiring on that basis here include LifeStance Health and Grace Health. Total-comp comparisons against contract or per-diem rates should net out the benefits self-funded clinicians have to cover themselves. Kentucky grants reduced practice authority requiring a collaborative agreement with a physician, and the state's cost of living near the national average (index 100) directly shapes PMHNP compensation expectations. Top metros in Kentucky are not currently federally designated mental health shortage areas, but regional psychiatric demand and reimbursement structure shape compensation. The 5 active postings reflect a smaller pool of openings for PMHNPs in the state.
Kentucky requires a collaborative agreement for PMHNP practice.