Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.
Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.
Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.
If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!
Clinic Services
Mental Health Cooperative is seeking psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner interns to assist in providing clinical mental health services to clients of all ages. This internship will provide the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned in school to develop clinical skills using evidence-based practice. Under supervision of their preceptor, interns will perform direct patient care including diagnosing psychiatric illness and recommending psychotropic medication when appropriate and in accordance with standardized procedures. Interns will provide general counseling, guidance and health instruction to clients and family members. Interns will complete clinical documentation in a timely manner that is consistent with agency standards. Interns will play a role in the client’s treatment team with other departments throughout the agency. Additional learning and training opportunities will be available.
Many of the clients at Mental Health Cooperative are severely and persistently mentally ill and don’t have the means to pay for the treatment they need. MHC works primarily with patients who are uninsured or have TennCare, to give them the same care offered to others that will allow them to better manage their symptoms and live productive lives.
Requirements: PMHNP interns must be master’s level students in an accredited advanced practice nursing program. This internship requires a minimum of one semester and maximum of three semester commitment.
Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Must be a master's-level student in an accredited advanced practice nursing program
- Minimum one-semester commitment
- Maximum three-semester commitment
Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is highlighted as a strong point, with medical, dental, and vision coverage and HSA options called out. These offerings are presented as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous, with paid holidays plus rollover/payout features, and is frequently cited as a standout perk. A 37.5-hour work week is also advertised, supporting time away from work.
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Retirement Support — A 403(b) with employer match is prominently featured alongside other financial benefits. This signals meaningful support for long-term savings.
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What We Do
Mental Health Cooperative (MHC) is a Tennessee-based nonprofit behavioral-health provider serving adults, children, youth, and families. It delivers comprehensive mental-health, substance-use, and primary-care services, including therapy, psychiatric care, crisis response, medication-assisted treatment, and integrated physical-health support. MHC’s mission is to engage, enlighten, and empower people with behavioral-health issues through integrated, whole-person care that helps them live healthier lives in their communities.
