NP Psychiatric Mental Health

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

This role provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care through diagnostic evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and ongoing treatment planning for patients across the lifespan. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner works with a high degree of clinical autonomy while collaborating closely with a supervising psychiatrist and interdisciplinary behavioral health team. The position involves balancing direct patient care with accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and coordination of services in a fast-paced rural healthcare environment. Common challenges include managing complex mental health conditions, responding to safety concerns, and supporting underserved populations with varying levels of access to behavioral health resources. The schedule is primarily clinic-based with responsibility for maintaining an independent patient panel, participating in care reviews, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

From anxiety and depression to trauma and substance use disorders, the Behavioral Health department at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive, whole-person approach to care. Our personalized therapy, medication management, and crisis intervention services help individuals regain stability and well-being. We recognize that mental health is just as important as physical health, and we are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where patients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing journey. Our team collaborates with primary care providers, social workers, and community resources to ensure that every patient receives the integrated care and support they need. If you're passionate about breaking down mental health stigmas, expanding access to care, and helping people reclaim their futures, join us in Behavioral Health at CRMC.

• Strong psychiatric diagnostic reasoning
• Compassionate patient-centered communication
• Independent yet collaborative clinical approach
• Skilled in evidence-based psychotherapy
• Organized in fast-paced clinical settings
• Culturally sensitive to rural communities
• Proficiency in evidence-based psychotherapy modalities (e.g., CBT, supportive therapy)

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Minnesota

• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Experience in outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health strongly preferred
• Experience working with diverse patient populations across the lifespan

The pay range listed above is the estimated starting pay range for this role. Please keep in mind that the actual pay rate offered could be higher for some candidates depending on many factors including each individual provider's experience level and/or preferred education or certifications.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.

A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org. CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.