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Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.
Education Qualifications:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Detroit Lakes, MN
Our Detroit Lakes team is seeking a mental health practitioner to join them in serving our patient populations throughout the lakes area. The Psychiatry NP will be responsible for providing and supporting behavioral health care services to individual patients and families across the continuum of care. Find support and resources from our professional, patient-focused and compassionate Behavioral Health group that includes physicians, advanced practice clinicians and dedicated support staff. This highly-respected team (along with a growing practice and great facilities to work within) provide the ideal setting for candidates seeking a strong support system. Join the Detroit Lakes Behavioral Health Department, which includes 2 Psychiatrists, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 3 Psychologists, and 2 Psychotherapists.
•1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday during business hours
•Collaborate with the growing Behavioral Health provider team of more than 25 providers across the West Market to provide quality, accessible care to patients
•Provide adult psychiatry services (age 18+) in an outpatient clinic setting (may see younger if trained to do so)
•Primary practice includes seeing patients in the clinic setting, or through virtual visits or tele-health
•As scheduled during business hours, provide in-person or tele-health consults to inpatients and emergency room patients
Posted on Feb 16, 2026
Last updated: May 1, 2026
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About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Mental Requirements:
Advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nurse is limited to the provision of primary mental health care services to those at risk for mental disorders or presently in need of psychiatric-mental health services.
•Designing and conducting mental illness preventive interventions.
•Conducting individual psychotherapy, or family, group and network therapies as needed.
•Conducting health screening and psychiatric evaluation.
•Prescribing, monitoring, managing, and evaluating psychopharmacological and related medications.
•Providing integrated mental health services in general health settings.
•Collaborating with psychiatrists, seeking consultation when necessary and referring patients to other providers (physicians or nurse practitioners in other specialties) when the patient’s physical or mental health condition requires it.
•Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to promote behavioral health services on the continuum of care.
In addition, the candidate should possess:
•Highly developed analytical critical thinking and/or organizational skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills.
•Proven ability to build effective working relationships and use tact, discretion and diplomacy when working with others.
•Demonstrates ability to stay calm and focused in environment of multiple demands and uses good judgment in emergency situations.
•Keyboard skills and basic computer skills.
Education:
•Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution that followed a specialty track in Mental Health and is certified by a professional nursing organization to exercise advanced nursing competencies including (a) mental health promotion and (b) the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
Licensure/Certifications:
•Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
•State licensure as either an Adult or Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist with graduate coursework in:
•Advanced health assessment (to include both physical and mental health).
•Diagnosis and medication management of psychiatric illness (clinical practicum); AND have supervised clinical training at the graduate or post-graduate level
•Current certification in CPR.
•National certification, in applicable area.
•Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
Location:
•Centrally located in the heart of the Lakes Area
•1 hour from Fargo and 3 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul
•Detroit Lakes population: 8,100
•Regional Service area consists of 5 clinics & 1 hospital
Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
For more information, contact:
Brielle Humbird | 701.364.5825 |
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
NP:
Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice
PA:
Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Job Location: St Marys - Detroit Lakes Clinic
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: /
Hours Per Pay Period:
Compensation Range: $61.36 - $85.91 / hour
Union:
FTE: 1
Weekends:
Call Obligations:
Sign On Bonus:
Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.
Education Qualifications:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Detroit Lakes, MN
Our Detroit Lakes team is seeking a mental health practitioner to join them in serving our patient populations throughout the lakes area. The Psychiatry NP will be responsible for providing and supporting behavioral health care services to individual patients and families across the continuum of care. Find support and resources from our professional, patient-focused and compassionate Behavioral Health group that includes physicians, advanced practice clinicians and dedicated support staff. This highly-respected team (along with a growing practice and great facilities to work within) provide the ideal setting for candidates seeking a strong support system. Join the Detroit Lakes Behavioral Health Department, which includes 2 Psychiatrists, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 3 Psychologists, and 2 Psychotherapists.
•1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday during business hours
•Collaborate with the growing Behavioral Health provider team of more than 25 providers across the West Market to provide quality, accessible care to patients
•Provide adult psychiatry services (age 18+) in an outpatient clinic setting (may see younger if trained to do so)
•Primary practice includes seeing patients in the clinic setting, or through virtual visits or tele-health
•As scheduled during business hours, provide in-person or tele-health consults to inpatients and emergency room patients
•Outreach to other Essentia Health clinics within daytime driving distance
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Mental Requirements:
Advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nurse is limited to the provision of primary mental health care services to those at risk for mental disorders or presently in need of psychiatric-mental health services.
•Designing and conducting mental illness preventive interventions.
•Conducting individual psychotherapy, or family, group and network therapies as needed.
•Conducting health screening and psychiatric evaluation.
•Prescribing, monitoring, managing, and evaluating psychopharmacological and related medications.
•Providing integrated mental health services in general health settings.
•Collaborating with psychiatrists, seeking consultation when necessary and referring patients to other providers (physicians or nurse practitioners in other specialties) when the patient’s physical or mental health condition requires it.
•Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to promote behavioral health services on the continuum of care.
In addition, the candidate should possess:
•Highly developed analytical critical thinking and/or organizational skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills.
•Proven ability to build effective working relationships and use tact, discretion and diplomacy when working with others.
•Demonstrates ability to stay calm and focused in environment of multiple demands and uses good judgment in emergency situations.
•Keyboard skills and basic computer skills.
Education:
•Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution that followed a specialty track in Mental Health and is certified by a professional nursing organization to exercise advanced nursing competencies including (a) mental health promotion and (b) the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
Licensure/Certifications:
•Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
•State licensure as either an Adult or Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist with graduate coursework in:
•Advanced health assessment (to include both physical and mental health).
•Diagnosis and medication management of psychiatric illness (clinical practicum); AND have supervised clinical training at the graduate or post-graduate level
•Current certification in CPR.
•National certification, in applicable area.
•Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
Location:
•Centrally located in the heart of the Lakes Area
•1 hour from Fargo and 3 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul
•Detroit Lakes population: 8,100
•Regional Service area consists of 5 clinics & 1 hospital
Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
For more information, contact:
Brielle Humbird | 701.364.5825 |
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
NP:
Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice
PA:
Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Job Location: St Marys - Detroit Lakes Clinic
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
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