Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in North Dakota

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.