Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 112,331 - 124,812; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company‑paid life insurance

Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Preferred banking partnership

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Elk River, Minnesota, seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to deliver psychiatric evaluations and treatment to underserved patients. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s in Nursing and PMHNP certification.

The role includes collaborative care with a focus on effective medication management and documentation. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Master in Science of Nursing or Post‑Master’s Certificate from an accredited nurse practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a PMHNP required, or may be waived if approved by Vice President of Advanced Practice Program.
• Unrestricted current license to practice as a PMHNP in the state of practice.
• Current board certification as a PMHNP.
• Current DEA Registration (unless Chief Psychiatric Officer determines it as optional).
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, follow‑up care, and medication management within professional and regulatory standards.
• Monitor effectiveness and side effects of psychotropic medications and provide ongoing patient education and informed consent.
• Collaborate with mental health, medical, and administrative teams to ensure coordinated and consistent psychiatric services.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in required meetings, consultations, and on‑call coverage.
• Support crisis intervention, referrals, transfers, and emergency or involuntary treatment processes as allowed by scope of practice and guidelines.

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Department: Mental Health

Compensation: $112,331.32 - $124,812.48 per year

Mission & Culture

• Make a difference every day in the lives of underserved patients
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, follow‑up care, and medication management within professional and regulatory standards.
• Monitor effectiveness and side effects of psychotropic medications and provide ongoing patient education and informed consent.
• Collaborate with mental health, medical, and administrative teams to ensure coordinated and consistent psychiatric services.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in required meetings, consultations, and on‑call coverage.
• Support crisis intervention, referrals, transfers, and emergency or involuntary treatment processes as allowed by scope of practice and guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Master in Science of Nursing or Post‑Master’s Certificate from an accredited nurse practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a PMHNP required, or may be waived if approved by Vice President of Advanced Practice Program.
• Corrections experience in a PMHNP role preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Unrestricted current license to practice as a PMHNP in the state of practice.
• Current board certification as a PMHNP.
• Current DEA Registration (unless Chief Psychiatric Officer determines it as optional).
• Current BLS certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) plan.
• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it.
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.
• Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

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