Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

Medical Associates Clinic is seeking an Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Psychiatry & Psychology team located in our Dubuque, Iowa location.

The Position

Full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) located in the Medical Associates Psychiatry & Psychology Department at our Dubuque, Iowa location. The position includes an attractive benefits package with competitive base salary plus bonus potential. Primary schedule is Mon-Fri. Call required. Qualified candidates must be a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Medical Associates Clinic

Medical Associates Clinic is a physician owned multi-specialty group practice. Our 200+ providers and 900 health care professionals lead the way in providing quality healthcare in Northeast Iowa, Southwest Wisconsin and Northwest Illinois.

• Full-time providers will be eligible for a benefits package including:
• Paid Time Off (accrue up to 29 days/year) + additional CEU time off and allowance
• Health Insurance and Dental Coverage with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)

Medical & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts

Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Provide direct Psychiatric medical services under the direction of supervising physicians.

Provide direct mental health care under the direction of supervising physician; including but not limited to: obtaining histories, mental status exams, ordering and interpreting appropriate lab and x-ray studies, establishing diagnosis, prescribing medications as needed and initiating treatment plan. Provide patient education to promote good mental health and support mental health management.

Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Medical Associates Clinic Overview

Area’s most comprehensive team of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Therapists, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, and supportive nursing and office staff

Utilization of shared electronic medical records for whole-patient care across primary care & multidisciplinary specialist team

Over 200 providers and 1,100 staff make up the area’s leading healthcare provider and only multispecialty group practice

• 30 specialty departments with two Dubuque campus locations and 9 Family Care Network clinics in IA, WI and IL
• Recognition includes MGMA “Better Performing Groups” and U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Health Plans”
• Learn more at mahealthcare.com

Dubuque, Iowa Community Overview

Beautiful city overlooking the Mississippi River with a population of 70,000 and a drawing base of up to 250,000

Community & Entertainment: great restaurants, local breweries & wineries, miles of hiking & biking trails, museums and performing arts, live music and festivals, boat/kayak access, nearby downhill skiing, networking groups for all ages and interests!

Schools & Family: outstanding public and private schools, lots of family-centered activities throughout the year, programs for just about every extracurricular interest--sports/arts/music/social

Housing & Living: several options including downtown city lofts, restored single family homes, nearby suburbs in the country, townhouses centrally located *Cost of living 9% lower than national average

Learn more at traveldubuque.com and youcanbegreathere.com

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience: Three years to five years of similar or related experience.

Education: Equivalent to a college degree and a professional certificate or a graduate degree. Must be a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.