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Cibola General Hospital
Grants, New Mexico

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

Starting at $36

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Working at Cibola General Hospital makes a big difference in our community!

Cibola General Hospital Rooted in Grants, New Mexico - Your Community Hospital

Since opening our doors in 1959, Cibola General Hospital has been dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of our region. As a critical access hospital in Grants, NM, we play an essential role in delivering care to surrounding rural communities, providing access to important medical services closer to home.

Many of our team members grew up right here in Cibola County. They understand the people we serve because they are part of this community, bringing a level of connection and compassion that shapes every patient experience.

Our 25-bed critical access hospital allows our compassionate workers to provide excellent patient care in an environment that supports them in their professional growth and development. Cibola General Hospital is one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe. Known for its mild year-round climate and outdoor activities, Grants New Mexico offers low property taxes and inexpensive housing costs.

Cibola General Hospital provides services in general surgery, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pathology, Podiatry, Primary Care and Radiology with X-ray, CT, MRI. We have three operating rooms including a room for scopes. Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, Clinics, Lab services, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, and Rehab.

  • Our Mission, Values, & Vision
  • At Cibola General Hospital, our mission is built on four guiding principles that shape every interaction and every decision we make: C.A.R.E.
  • Compassion: Treating every patient with kindness, empathy, and understanding
  • Accountability: Taking responsibility for delivering safe, thoughtful care
  • Respect: Honoring the dignity and individuality of every person
  • Excellence: Striving to provide high-quality care through continuous improvement

These values reflect our commitment to creating a healthcare experience that is personal, accessible, and meaningful for our entire community. Let our family CARE for your family.

Check Out CGH’s Excellent Benefits - Part of Your Total Rewards Package in this Role!

Benefits

Upon enrolling in our medical plan, employees and their household dependents gain the privilege of accessing any of our services at any of our facilities without the need for a co-pay. Additionally, enjoy a zero co-pay fee for all generic medications, ensuring comprehensive and affordable healthcare for your family.

Key Benefits

Medical costs are only $47 biweekly paid by the employee. The employer covers 100% of the employee’s Dental and Vision benefits.

  • 403b Retirement Plan with employer match up to 3.5% vested at 2 years, and Roth IRA.
  • Basic Life/ADD/FSA tax saving accounts for health and dependent care.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary long-term disability coverage.
  • PTO (max rollover of 520 hours, new hires will access their PTO at 60 days), NM Sick leave.
  • Holidays (6 days/year).
  • Gym discounts (3 local locations).

Housing Assistance & Fuel Stipend

For employees residing more than 65 miles from our facility, we offer an exciting choice between a fuel stipend or temporary housing, subject to availability.

Sign-on Bonus

$15,000

Relocation Bonus

Up to $5,000

Clinical Ladder Program

RN I to RN IV (each tier has its own wage scale)

  • New Grads Welcome
  • Starting at $36 an hour
  • Upon completion of 12 months will automatically increase to $40

Retention Bonuses

CGH offers retention bonuses of up to $3,500. These bonuses will be awarded every five years, starting from your fifth year as a full-time employee.

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Up to $5,250 per calendar year for approved programs
  • Up to $10,000 for master's degree or higher in leadership roles

Certification Training Program

We are thrilled to announce that we will reimburse employees for approved and job-specific certifications, including ACLS, PALS, and EMT, for example, and will also be compensated for each certification obtained, which will be an additional $0.75 to your hourly rate for each one. This initiative is designed to support your professional growth and enhance your expertise in the field.

Employee Referral Plan

CGH rewards up to $2,000 to employees of the hospital and clinic who identify and refer potential applicants who are hired into approved positions. The referral incentive will be awarded only for applicants who are hired and successfully complete ninety (90) days of active employment in a regular full-time position in the following jobs: Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technologist, Ultrasound Technologist, Radiologic Technologist, Pharmacist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Physician, Physician’s Assistant, and Nurse Practitioner.

Position Overview

The duties of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, providing accurate mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients suffering from mental illnesses, disorders or substance abuse problems; proper maintenance of records, and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

Reports to: Practice Administrator/Chief of Staff or/Chief Executive Officer

Primary Functions

  • Examine patients and record history
  • Adhere to proper charting protocols
  • Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan
  • Order or execute tests as needed
  • Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician
  • Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient
  • Administer or prescribe treatment and medications
  • Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Education/Licensure Requirements

Master’s Degree

  • 3+ years as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, managing common psychiatric medication and treatment plans and managing crisis situations.
  • Must have and maintain current State of New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license in good standing
  • Current National Board Certification (PMHNP) (ANCC)
  • Must have DEA in good standing

BLS, ACLS, PALS

Experienced with adult and/or child and adolescent populations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
  • Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare
  • Prior experience using an electronic medical records system (Cerner)
  • Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Inclusivity and Reasonable Accommodation

Cibola General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Note that a criminal background check will be conducted periodically as a condition of ongoing employment.

CGH will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship for CGH. We also seek to provide reasonable accommodation for the interview process.

Locations

  • Cibola Family Health Center
  • 1423 E. Roosevelt Ave, Grants, NM 87020
  • (505) 287-6500
  • Cibola Specialty Associates
  • 1208 Bonita Ave, Grants, NM 87020
  • (505) 287-6570
  • Cibola General Hospital
  • 1010 E Roosevelt Ave, Grants, NM 87020
  • (505) 287-5304

Key Responsibilities

The PMHNP will provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients suffering from mental illnesses or substance abuse. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment planningCrisis managementPsychiatric medication managementPatient chartingCollaboration

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico 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
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,247 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Grants

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$166k
Median resident rent
$783/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Cibola General Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Grants, New Mexico
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical costs only $47 biweekly
Employer covers 100% of Dental and Vision
403b Retirement Plan with employer match up to 3.5%
Roth IRA
Basic Life/ADD/FSA tax saving accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary long-term disability coverage
PTO (max rollover 520 hours)