Make a meaningful impact in a rural community where your skills are urgently needed. This full-time outpatient Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner position offers autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to serve as the cornerstone of behavioral health care for a medically underserved population. With a balanced patient mix and strong interdisciplinary collaboration, you'll play a key role in expanding access to mental health services, especially for local youth.
Practice Overview
- You'll join a close-knit team including a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and collaborate with primary care and pediatric physicians
- 100% outpatient behavioral health clinic located on the main campus of a respected community hospital
- No call requirement, though rare consults in the ER may occur based on need
- You'll be the sole psychiatric provider, offering continuity of care across a broad patient base
Schedule
- Full-time schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., with flexibility for 4x10s
- 36 patient-facing hours and 4 administrative hours per week
- Average 12-14 patients/day, with a goal of 2 patients/hour
- Optional two half-days per week providing on-site behavioral health support at a local school
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary of $120,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- 20 PTO days and 10 extended sick days annually, both accruable and rollover eligible
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement
- Licensure and DEA costs fully covered
Candidate Requirements
- PMHNP-BC certified across the lifespan
- Comfortable practicing independently in a rural setting
- Experience in both counseling and medication management
- Interest in school-based outreach and community mental health initiatives
Community & Location Highlights
- Affordable small-town living with a strong sense of community
- Opportunities for outdoor recreation year-round, including hunting, hiking, and fishing
- Safe, family-friendly environment with local schools
- Rural setting with meaningful work-life balance and low cost of living
Let's explore together how this opportunity could shape the next chapter of your career and life.
