Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$117K - $152K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about call expectations, benefits and time off.
Job Description
General Statement
Under the direction of the Medical Director and day-to-day supervision of the Behavioral Health Director within established policies and procedures, performs initial psychiatric evaluation, diagnoses, ongoing assessment, and treatment of individuals with mild to moderate and severe and persistent mental illness.
Identifies client needs, develops treatment plans and referrals, and provides medication management. Collaborates with Family Nurse Practitioners and provides psychiatric support/recommendations for patient care; performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
Educational Requirements
License Requirements
Year(s) of Experience
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university school of nursing
Licensure in the State of Michigan and board certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner; Certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the ANCC or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), Michigan Controlled Substance License, and current DEA license.
Three (3) years of clinical experience working with individuals with mild to moderate and severe and persistent mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, including assessment, medication management, and crisis intervention. Preference of experience working with children in an outpatient setting.
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work occasional weekends, holidays or irregular hours;
Proficiency with Electronic Health Records;
Valid Michigan Driver’s license and use of a vehicle during working hours;
Must be able to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position;
BLS certification.
Essential Physical Demands
- Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
- Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
- Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
- Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
- Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
Veterans must submit Form DD214 to determine eligibility for Veterans’ Preference
Interested applicants must clearly show they meet the minimum qualifications
Bargaining Unit: NON-Union
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
Monday through Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner performs initial psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and ongoing treatment for individuals with mental illnesses. They also develop treatment plans, manage medications, and provide psychiatric support to the clinical team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing and be a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Michigan. A minimum of three years of clinical experience in mental health or developmental disabilities is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at GENESEE HEALTH SYSTEM 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 2,182 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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