Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

State of Montana

2 months ago

MontanaFull TimePsychiatry

Practice Authority in Montana

Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join State of Montana as a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric in United States. To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www. statecareers.

Key Responsibilities

include directing patient care and collaborating as a provider and treatment team member in the provision of unit specific treatment for psychiatric patients.

Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence.

By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive.

Requirements

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric

Benefits & Compensation

Pension plan offered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Montana in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric Advanced Practice NursingDirecting Patient CareTreatment CollaborationPrescribing CareClinical DocumentationReport CompositionAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)Mental Health TreatmentProfessional Standards of PracticeANCC Certification

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at State of Montana is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Montana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nursing, Directing Patient Care, Treatment Collaboration, Prescribing Care, Clinical Documentation, Report Composition, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Mental Health Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: This Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for treating and prescribing care to referred patients within the Montana State Hospital setting. Responsibilities include directing patient care and collaborating as a provider and treatment team member for psychiatric patients.

Benefits package: Healthcare Coverage, Retirement Plans, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Work/Life Balance, PSLF Eligibility, Advancement Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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