Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Steele Memorial Medical Center; Salmon (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Continuing medical education allowance up to $3,000

Flexible work scheduling

Student loan repayment options

Job summary

Steele Memorial Medical Center is hiring a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to play a vital role in rural healthcare. The position involves diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders, conducting therapy, and collaborating with a healthcare team. Located in Salmon, Idaho, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a picturesque setting. Competitive starting bonuses and robust benefits, including malpractice insurance and continuing education incentives, are also offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing and advanced degree from an APPN graduate program.
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing.
• Experience with complex mental health problems and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose psychiatric disorders and assess patients' mental and physical status.
• Conduct psychotherapy for chronic and acute mental disorders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment plans.

Skills

Diagnosis of psychiatric disorders

Patient assessment

Psychotherapy

Medication management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Degree

Certification by ANCC in psychiatric mental health

Job description

Overview

SMMC is seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our clinic in the heart of Idaho's mountain country. This role offers autonomy, collaboration, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a rural healthcare setting. We offer behavioral health services that blend clinical excellence with small‑town heart.

Located in the Salmon River Valley, SMMC provides high‑level care in a setting that feels like home, with breathtaking mountain views and a community where adventure meets purpose.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions, distinguishing between physiological and psychological cases.
• Assess patients’ mental and physical status based on presenting symptoms and complaints.
• Conduct individual, group, and family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.
• Document medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
• Write and manage prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Monitor patients’ medication usage and results.
• Evaluate patients’ behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatment effectiveness.
• Educate patients and family members about mental health, medical conditions, preventative health measures, medications, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nursing staff to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing and an advanced degree from an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing (APPN) graduate program, including studies in basic science, advanced health assessment, brain and behavioral correlates, advanced psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing.
• Documented compliance with state statutes and regulations governing advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing.
• Ability to diagnose and treat simple to complex psychiatric and mental health problems, including serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and anxiety disorders.
• Strong skills in managing, coordinating, and evaluating patient and family care throughout the healthcare process.
• Experience working nights, weekends, and holidays; on‑call duty may be required.
• Proficiency in adhering to medications and therapies with complex protocols and handling sophisticated medical equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive starting bonus.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,000 and up to 5 days annually.
• 457(b) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits: medical, vision, dental, flexible spending, life and disability coverage.
• Full reimbursement for Idaho required licensure.
• Flexible employee work scheduling, wellness program with potential health deduction savings up to $1,100 annually.
• Generous paid time off.
• Student loan repayment options for eligible candidates.

Location

Salmon, Idaho – Idaho’s Salmon River Valley, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor adventure.