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Munson Healthcare
Traverse City, Michigan

Outpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsPart-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Join Munson Healthcare’s Behavioral Health Team!

Day Shift | Part-time

Summary: Munson Healthcare’s Behavioral Health team is offering a part-time opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP; Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to provide assessment, treatment planning, psychiatric, substance use disorder services, and care coordination for patients seen in outpatient settings, which may include outpatient and partial hospital levels of care.

Position Duties/Highlights Include

Works in collaboration with a Psychiatrist, Substance Use Disorder Medical Director, and Psychiatry Department Chief.

Part-time position providing outpatient behavioral health treatment to adults including mental health, substance use disorders, and co-occurring services via in-person and tele-health services.

This position is employed by Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Standard Qualifications

Education/Training

Master’s Degree in Nursing OR Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant studies

Work Experience

Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Behavioral Health preferred

Certification, Licensure, Registration

  • Board eligible/certified to practice in the State of Michigan
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Certification (PMHNP)

The Benefits of Working at Munson

  • Competitive market-based compensation
  • Benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
  • CME Allowance
  • Professional Liability
  • Sign On Bonus
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
  • Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts
  • EHR

Oracle Health

Find more than your next job. Find your community.

We’re northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family, friends and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (American’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development.

After work, you’ll find things to do in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries, arts and entertainment.

As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in health care programs and education, as well as free discounted and unreimbursed services.

Munson Healthcare by the Numbers

  • 8 hospitals
  • 694 licensed acute care beds
  • 212 licensed long-term care beds
  • 7,500 employees
  • 1,000 physicians
  • 63 specialties
  • 540,000 residents
  • We cover 14,667 square miles – about the size of Vermont and Delaware combined.
  • Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties.

Why Choose Munson Healthcare

  • Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town
  • Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system
  • Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes
  • Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!
  • About Traverse City, Michigan

Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a vibrant, four-season resort community renowned for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exceptional quality of life. Highlights include:

Outdoor Recreation: Endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and golfing in a region surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and trails.

Cultural Hub: Home to the National Cherry Festival, vibrant arts scenes, award-winning wineries, and a burgeoning culinary landscape.

  • Top-Rated Schools: Excellent public and private schools, making it an ideal place for families.
  • Accessibility: Convenient regional airport with direct flights to major cities, ensuring easy travel for professional and personal needs.
  • Traverse City, Michigan

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Shift: Day Shift

Status: Part Time

Key Responsibilities

The provider will perform psychiatric assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care for patients in outpatient and partial hospital settings. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists and medical directors to provide mental health and substance use services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies and be board eligible or certified in Michigan. A minimum of 3 years of experience in behavioral health is preferred, along with Psychiatric Mental Health Certification for NPs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentMental health servicesPatient assessmentClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at Munson Healthcare a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,033 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
11% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Traverse City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$441k
Typical market rent
$1,888/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Traverse City, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Munson Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Traverse City, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive market-based compensation
Benefits
Paid holidays
Generous paid time off
CME Allowance
Professional Liability
Sign On Bonus
Retirement savings plan with employer match