What is the average salary for inpatient PMHNPs?

Inpatient PMHNP salaries typically range from $140,000 to $200,000+ per year. Hospital roles often include night/weekend shift differentials (10-20% extra), sign-on bonuses ($5K-$25K), and full benefits including retirement and tuition reimbursement.

What does an inpatient PMHNP do daily?

Inpatient PMHNPs conduct psychiatric evaluations for new admissions, manage acute medication regimens, perform risk assessments, lead treatment team rounds, coordinate discharge planning, and provide crisis intervention. Typical caseloads range from 12-20 patients per shift depending on acuity.

Do I need experience for inpatient PMHNP positions?

While many inpatient positions prefer 1-2 years of experience, some hospitals offer fellowship programs and structured orientation for new graduates. Inpatient settings provide excellent training in crisis management, psychopharmacology, and multidisciplinary collaboration that accelerates career growth.

Inpatient PMHNP Jobs in Georgia

Last Updated: March 2026 | Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions in Georgia

Discover 6 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in Georgia

Inpatient Positions

$224k

Avg. Salary

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Why Choose Inpatient PMHNP Work in Georgia?

Higher Base Pay

Inpatient PMHNPs earn $140K-$200K+ due to the demanding nature of acute psychiatric care.

Structured Environment

Hospital settings offer built-in support teams, protocols, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Defined Schedules

Many inpatient roles offer shift-based schedules (7-on/7-off, 3x12s) with no after-hours calls.

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Psychiatry- Full-Time NP

$99k - $148k/year

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Advocate Health

Macon, GA - 770 Pine St

Full-Time

Department: 04170 AHNMG Inpatient: Administration: 770 Pine St - Hospitalists Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies Pay Range $47.50 - $71.25 Atrium Health Navicent Medical Group is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to ...

Posted 3 weeks ago

Remote Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - Georgia

Talkiatry

Talkiatry is a clinician-led, virtual psychiatry practice built to combine the stability of a hospital practice with the clinical autonomy of private practice. This role is designed for psychiatrists who want: • Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits • Flexible scheduling, control over their ...

Posted on Feb 7, 2026

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Anchor Hospital

Atlanta, Georgia

Anchor Hospital is looking of Nurse Practitioner on Sun, 05 Aug 2012 05:54:16 GMT. The Nurse Practitioner works autonomously but in collaboration with physicians to deliver primary medical and psychiatric care. The Nurse Practitioner provides services by developing treatment plans for patients on in...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Clinical Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$65/hr

American Psychiatric Services LLC

Smyrna, Georgia

ContractIn-Person

Job Summary Seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive mental health care to patients in the inpatient setting. Your expertise will be crucial in assessing, diagnosing, and treating men...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Atlanta, Georgia Inpatient Psychiatry Locums 7on/7off

Pacific Companies

Atlanta, Georgia

Contract

Location: Part of the Atlanta Metropolitan area Duration: March - October (credentialing could take 90 days, temps may or may not be issued) Schedule: 7day blocks, 8a-5p Prefer 7on/ 7off Schedule but Flexible. Shift: 8a-5p, no call Scope: Inpatient adult Psychiatry, Volume: ~10-12 patients/day...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatry / Georgia / Permanent / Psych NP

Hayman Daugherty Associates

Macon, Georgia

Full-Time

Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Job in Macon, Georgia Join other Nurse practitioners to work on an inpatient unit at a hospital in Macon, GA. Patient maximum capacity is 17. Certified Psychiatry preferred. An excellent benefits package including competitive salary, retirement, relocation, PTO and CME ...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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$224k

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Inpatient Tips

•Get comfortable with crisis intervention and de-escalation
•Build rapport with multidisciplinary teams
•Stay current on psychopharmacology for acute conditions
•Negotiate shift differentials for nights and weekends
•Consider inpatient fellowships for specialized training

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 6 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.