Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$120K - $165K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: Full time
- Reports To: Executive Director
Location
Stillwater, MN. There are two residential facilities that will require in-person services.
About AMFM Healthcare
AMFM Healthcare is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health treatment with programs spanning California, Washington, Virginia, and Minnesota. We are committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care through a network of specialized programs that support people across all stages of life and levels of need.
Our mission is to provide high-quality mental health treatment in settings that foster healing, connection, and long-term wellness. Every program under the AMFM umbrella is grounded in clinical excellence, integrity, and a deep respect for the personal stories of those we serve.
Our Programs Include:
- A Mission for Michael: Our flagship program offers intensive, highly personalized residential mental health treatment in small, home-like environments. With a 6-8 client ratio per home, we provide 24/7 support from a multidisciplinary clinical team, incorporating traditional therapy, experiential modalities (art, music, equine), and a deep focus on each client’s lived experience.
- Mission Connection: A flexible, hybrid program designed to meet clients where they are—both literally and clinically. This outpatient service combines in-person and telehealth care for adults with primary mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Mission Connection ensures consistent, personalized support that fits into the client’s real life.
- Mission Prep: A dedicated adolescent program that works with teens and their families to create sustainable change. Focused on treating primary mental health challenges, Mission Prep offers a blend of proven therapies and innovative interventions in a supportive, home-like setting. Family involvement is central to the treatment process, helping lay the foundation for long-term success and resilience.
From residential programs to hybrid and outpatient care, AMFM Healthcare is proud to offer a full continuum of mental health treatment options, delivered by passionate professionals who believe in treating the whole person—not just the diagnosis.
Position Overview
AMFM Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team for our A Mission for Michael residential adult program. This role is essential in providing high-quality psychiatric care to adults in our residential treatment program. The Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and treat clients in collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and support staff.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric care, excellent interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to patient-centered treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments in person
- Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and clinical leadership to deliver effective treatment
- Develop and manage individualized psychiatric treatment plans
- Prescribe and monitor medications, adjusting as needed
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results
- Maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Health Records
- Coordinate care with nursing, clinical, administrative, and billing teams
- Support pre-assessment and approval processes for incoming clients
- Participate in quality assurance, program development, and training
- Perform other medical and psychiatric duties as assigned
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Qualifications
Required
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Active and current Nurse Practitioner License or Physician License in the State of Minnesota
- We will consider MD's too!
- Master’s Degree in the field
- Ability to pass federal and state background checks, including NETStudy2.0 and other screenings required by the company
Preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting
Benefits for Full Time Employees
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem or Kaiser.
- FSA/HSA Accounts.
- Life/AD&D insurance through Anthem, 100% paid for by the employer.
Other Benefits Include
- 401k plan with employer match.
- PTO, Self Care Day, and Floating Holiday.
- Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health and Wellness Membership.
AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Confidential Employer a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,244 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Confidential Employer ranks #5 of 21 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.7 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np) | ranked against 2,244 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$165k | Psychiatry median $156k (middle half $139k–$159k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$145k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Minnesota | 30 active | 2,270 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 34% remote · 60% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Nurse Practitioner listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment256 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Confidential Employer | #5 of 21 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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