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Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner - PsychiatricAlluvion Health • Great Falls, MT, US
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Alluvion Health • Great Falls, MT, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Location : Great Falls, Montana

Department : Behavioral Health

Status : Full-Time | Exempt

Creating and Inspiring Healthier Lives

Summary

Alluvion Health is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our integrated Behavioral Health team. The ideal candidate provides comprehensive mental health care, including psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, medication management, and collaboration within a team-based care model. This position plays a vital role in improving the mental well-being of our patients through compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based care.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality, compassionate, and ethical mental health therapy to patients.
  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and integrated care team members to ensure coordinated care.
  • Complete timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
  • Adhere to Alluvion Health policies, procedures, and continuous quality improvement objectives.
  • Stay current with research and evidence-based best practices.
  • Maintain an active DEA registration.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and other evaluation activities.
  • Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of :

  • Psychiatric disorders across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults)
  • Medication use, effects, and management
  • Socioeconomic factors affecting mental health
  • Individual and family therapy methods

    • Skills in :

  • Crisis intervention and varied therapeutic techniques
  • Independent work and time management
  • Effective communication and emotional sensitivity

    • Ability to :

  • Interpret and follow technical and professional instructions
  • Recognize and refer conditions beyond scope to appropriate providers
  • Manage life-threatening or emergency situations appropriately
  • Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance
  • Work effectively with diverse populations and backgrounds
  • Adapt to change, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines
  • Collaborate within a team while maintaining independence in clinical decision-making

    • Education, Experience & Certification

    Education :

    Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric certification required

    Experience :

    One (1) year of experience in a clinical setting preferred

    Licenses / Certifications :

  • Active Montana APRN license with prescriptive authority
  • Current DEA registration
  • Valid Montana driver’s license

    • Computer Skills :

    Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access) and ability to learn Alluvion Health software applications

    Language Skills

  • Fluent in English with the ability to read, interpret, and communicate complex information effectively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Regularly required to sit, use hands / fingers, and operate a computer.
  • Occasionally required to lift / move up to 40 lbs.
  • Must possess visual and auditory acuity for patient care and computer-based work.
  • Mobility to move throughout clinic sites and travel between locations as needed.

    • Working Conditions

  • Primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
  • OSHA Exposure Category #1 : Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
  • Standard schedule of 40–45 hours per week; flexibility required for patient and clinic needs.

    • About Alluvion Health

    At Alluvion Health, we believe in Creating and Inspiring Healthier Lives . As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, and dental services to individuals and families across North Central Montana. We are committed to building a culture of compassion, respect, integrity, and collaboration — for our patients and our team.

    Why Join Alluvion Health

    Alluvion Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Group Life and AD&D Coverage
  • Company-Paid Life and AD&D Policy ($25,000)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 8% Employer Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) , Paid Holidays , and Wellness Leave

    • Monday through Friday, 8a - 5p preferred

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