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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Optum

Baxter, MN
11 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000

Job Description

Join Northern Psychiatric Associates as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Baxter, MN. You'll provide exceptional care to diverse patients, conducting evaluations, delivering therapy, and managing medications in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments
  • Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria
  • Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
  • Provide patient education on medication regimens
  • Collaborate with treatment team members
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EMR systems

Required Qualifications

  • Active, clear certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Board Certification as a free-standing Mental Health NP
  • Current and active DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances
  • Experience working with a wide range of clinical presentations
  • Ability to provide psychiatric assessment and solid diagnostic & evaluation skills
  • Ability to provide patient education regarding medication treatment adherence and aftercare services
  • Ability to counsel patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
  • Experience working with patients in different age groups, including older adults
  • Experience working with couples or family counseling
  • Experience with health psychology
  • Experience with computers for professional communication and medical documentation
  • Expertise in treatment of substance addiction and co-occurring disorders

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth insurance401k matchingCME reimbursement and dedicated learning time