Inpatient PMHNP Jobs in Kentucky

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

Discover 4 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in Kentucky

4
Inpatient Positions
$213k
Avg. Salary
4
Hiring Organizations

Why Choose Inpatient PMHNP Work in Kentucky?

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.

All Inpatient Positions in Kentucky (4)

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Remote Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - Kentucky

$300k - $350k/year
Direct Apply

Talkiatry

Kentucky
Part-TimeRemote

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

KY | Full Time In-Patient PMHNP Opportunity available!

$100K/yr

Cumberland Hall Hospital

Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Full-Time

Opportunity Details:Kentucky - PMHNP Opportunity Opportunity Details:Full Time, Employed positionCase load of Child/Adolescent & AdultsIn-Patient Setting Duties include: Rounding, admissions, treatment team participation, discharge summaries, medication managementParticipation in call rotationCompen...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

PMHNP: Flexible, Hospital-Based Mental Health Leader

Universal Hospital Services Inc.

Lexington, Kentucky

A leading psychiatric health provider in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver both inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include assessing and treating patients, developing treatment plans, and managing medication services for individuals of...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Impactful PMHNP: Inpatient

Ridge Behavioral Health System

Lexington, Kentucky

A leading mental health care provider in Lexington, KY is looking for an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver inpatient and outpatient services for patients of all ages. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's of Nursing with Advanced Practice License in Kentucky and a PMHNP-BC ...

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Top Employers in Kentucky

  • Cumberland Hall Hospital1 job
  • Ridge Behavioral Health System1 job
  • Talkiatry1 job
  • Universal Hospital Services Inc.1 job

Salary Insights

$213k
Avg. inpatient salary in Kentucky

Based on inpatient PMHNP positions with salary data in Kentucky.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions About Inpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 4 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.