Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compass Health Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans

401k with company matching

Generous PTO including parental leave

Continuous training through CEU seminars

Job summary

A behavioral health organization is looking for a passionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their innovative team in Minneapolis, MN. In this role, you will perform psychiatric evaluations, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with treatment teams to provide comprehensive care. Ideal candidates will have a DNP or MSN, be licensed in Wisconsin, and possess relevant certifications. This position offers competitive benefits, including medical plans and generous PTO, as well as a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Advanced Practiced Nurse in Wisconsin.
• DEA license required.
• 3-5 years’ experience prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial psychiatric evaluations and develop care plans.
• Prescribe and implement therapeutic regimens.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate with treatment teams.
• Document patient encounters in a timely manner.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication management

Therapeutic communication

Education

DNP or MSN from an accredited Nursing Program

ANCC National Board Certification in Psychiatry-PMHNP Certification

CPR certification

Job description

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on CompassHealth Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.

About This Role

As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care.

Launching in late 2025, our newest location in Minneapolis, MN, is home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers will build our adolescent and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians and doctors working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade.

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about addressing the current nationwide behavioral health crisis, while working on interdisciplinary treatment teams within an organization that is redefining the standard of comprehensive PHP/IOP care. You will play a pivotal role in a growing, mission-driven environment that accommodates provider autonomy to create innovative and individualized treatments for each patient.

What You'll Do

• Performing complete initial psychiatric evaluation on patient to determine diagnosis and develop plan of care including medication prescription, if indicated.
• Revising, prescribing, and implementing therapeutic regimen using an interdisciplinary approach.
• Monitoring patient progress and providing collaborative treatment and communication with the treatment team.
• Providing timely documentation of each encounter with a patient.
• Ensuring patient/family education regarding clinical condition and relevant aspects of care.
• Working in collaboration with treatment team members to ensure quality of care and consideration of services.
• Maintaining required level of continuing education and preferred development activities.
• Using interpersonal and communication skills that enable one to establish and maintain professional relations with patients, families, colleagues and other members of the healthcare team.

Who You Are

• Licensed or possess the ability to obtain license as an Advance Practiced Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
• ANCC National Board Certification in Psychiatry- PMHNP Certification.
• Prescriptive Authority
• DEA license
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
• DNP or MSN from an accredited Nursing Program.
• CPR certified
• Experience with patients in crisis
• 3-5 years’ experience prescribing
• Experience with multiple specialties including mood and anxiety, mental health and substance use, OCD and complex anxiety, and trauma.

Who We Are

Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual programming. Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare.

For eligible positions, our other benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k program with company matching, generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment), and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities.

What’s Next?

Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft, so whether or not you check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply – we’d be grateful to hear from you!