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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

**Facility:** Bismarck Med Ctr

**Location:** Bismarck, ND

**Address:** 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

**Shift:** Day

**Job Schedule:** Full time

**Weekly Hours:** 40.00

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides advanced nursing mental health care to patients of all ages with psychiatric disorders. The NP performs psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and manages treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy, in collaboration with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams. Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including mental status exams and psychosocial assessments.

Diagnose and treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders.

Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects.

Provide individual, group, or family psychotherapy as appropriate.

Develop and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families.

Coordinate care with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and community resources.

Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, medications, and coping strategies.

Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and timely.

Participate in crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care as needed.

Engage in quality improvement, continuing education, and professional development.

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Experience in psychiatric or mental health settings preferred.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.

State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)

National board certification as a Psych Mental Health. (PMHNP-BC) or (PMHNP-C), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C)

Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Compensation Package:** Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, paid time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

**About this Community:** As the capital city of North Dakota, Bismarck is truly one of a kind. The city offers picturesque landscapes and farmland, a fast-growing community of more than 130,000 and economic diversity. Centrally located in the state, Bismarck borders the east side of the Missouri River and has a neighborhood full of friendly people.

**Req Number:** R-0245530

**Job Function:** Advanced Practice Provider

**Featured:** No

**Specialty:** Psychiatry

**Visas Accepted:** N/A