Psychiatric ARNP/PMHNP

Why Prairie Ridge?

Prairie Ridge offers the opportunity to provide psychiatric care as part of an integrated behavioral healthcare team serving patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings — while also maintaining strong work/life balance with no weekends, evenings, or on-call responsibilities. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, support coordinated care, and help patients access thoughtful, effective treatment, including medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders.

This is an in-person position based in Mason City, Iowa. 

As part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive, customizable benefits package that includes multiple health insurance options, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and fully paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance. We also support your professional development through ongoing training opportunities and continued learning.

Prairie Ridge is a place where you can grow your career while making a lasting impact — on your patients, your community, and yourself.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP/PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Working collaboratively within an integrated behavioral healthcare team, this position delivers patient-centered care across outpatient and inpatient settings while supporting coordinated treatment planning, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and evidence-based practices. The ARNP contributes to Prairie Ridge's mission by promoting recovery, improving access to quality behavioral healthcare, and helping individuals achieve lasting wellness

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development and delivery of psychiatric ARNP services at Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare


• Perform psychiatric care duties, including conducting histories and physical examinations; ordering and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic tests; prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments; implementing interventions; and monitoring treatment effectiveness.


• Complete documentation, coding, authorizations, and billing activities in accordance with generally accepted medical standards.


• Collaborate and coordinate care with the Prairie Ridge treatment team to develop and implement appropriate behavioral health treatment plans for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.


• Understand and utilize Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in the treatment of substance use disorders, as appropriate.


• Participate in research as requested.


• Monitor and initiate processes that promote cost-effective and efficient delivery of care.


• Participate in on-call duties as requested.


• Advise and assist in the coordination of staff wellness activities.


• Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with all CARF, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 standards, policies, and procedures.


• Participate in activities necessary to support the development and implementation of coordinated care initiatives at Prairie Ridge.


• Other duties as defined by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required 

• Current Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license in the State of Iowa.


• Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.


• Current DEA registration and Iowa Controlled Substance Registration with prescriptive authority.


• Supportive of the mission of Prairie Ridge and the patients we serve.


• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to complete accurate clinical documentation.


• Proficiency in the use of electronic health records and other healthcare technology.

Preferred

• Experience providing psychiatric care in an integrated behavioral healthcare setting.


• Experience treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.


• Experience working in community mental health.


• Experience collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.