Psychiatric Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Fergus Falls (78233)

Lake Region Healthcare / Lake Region Medical Group P.A. is seeking a seeking a compassionate skilled and collaborative Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our behavioral health team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality evidence-based psychiatric care to patients across the lifespan (or specified population e.g. adult child/adolescent geriatric). As an APP you will work autonomously and in collaboration with psychiatrists therapists primary care providers and the broader care team to assess diagnose treat and manage mental health and substance use disorders in a supportive patient-centered environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations including history mental status exams and risk assessments.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of psychiatric conditions such as depression anxiety bipolar disorder schizophrenia PTSD ADHD and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications including monitoring for side effects drug interactions and therapeutic response.
• Provide psychotherapy (brief interventions supportive therapy or evidence-based modalities depending on training and scope).
• Order and interpret laboratory tests imaging and other diagnostics as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings case conferences and care coordination.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide patient and family education on mental health conditions treatment options and wellness strategies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with best practices in psychiatry.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies or crises as required by the practice setting.
• Serve as an inpatient psychiatric consultant as requested during business hours.
• No after hours or weekend on-call required.
• Full-time position in Fergus Falls MN during clinic hours Monday Friday with options to incorporate virtual visits into schedule and for a condensed work week.

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing (for PMHNP) or Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Current unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC preferred) or Physician Assistant in Minnesota upon start.
• National board certification in Psychiatry (e.g. PMHNP-BC) or relevant specialty.
• DEA license with authority to prescribe controlled substances (Schedule II-V).
• BLS certification upon start.

PREFERRED:

• Experience in outpatient inpatient emergency or telepsychiatry settings.
• Training in specific modalities such as CBT DBT or addiction medicine.
• Bilingual skills beneficial
• Comfort with electronic health records

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COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience qualifications and internal equity considerations.

• Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $140000.00/year for the first 2 years of employment plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production hours worked (wRVUs).
• Annual CME reimbursement allowance & paid professional dues and membership
• Sign-on bonus available; apply for additional details
• 401K Plan eligibility after 6 months of employment and generous employer contribution
• Health dental long term and short-term disability insurance available; professional liability insurance covered
• 6 weeks of time off per calendar year for full-time employment

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Fergus Falls is an area known for excellent private and public school systems community college local wineries & breweries low cost of living nearby zoos big box retail (Home Depot Applebees Caribou Coffee Walmart and more) movie theater bowling alley event center nearby resorts & casinos health spas YMCA fishing cross country skiing kayaking hiking fishing & biking.

• 8-golf courses within a 30-mile radius of city
• Number 1 county in the United States with most lakes with 1100 lakes in Ottertail County
• Central lakes biking/walking trail begins in Fergus Falls and is a 55-mile paved trail that goes to central MN
• North Country Scenic Trail runs through the town (beginning in Vermont & runs through central ND)
• Within city limits there are 5 lakes & 19 park & recreational areas
• Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks are both under 20 miles from Fergus Falls - these natural treasures now feature newly completed bike trails that wind through pristine wilderness and stunning lake views
• Easy access to Fargo ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul MN (2 ½ hour drive) both with international airport access
• Childrens museum & indoor playground; newly constructed childrens splash pad built in 2024 and new community aquatics center opened in June of 2025
• Enjoy a safe low crime community of 14000 residents

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE A MISSION DRIVEN ORGANIZATION:
We are a community-owned non-profit healthcare system dedicated to serving the people of west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization we combine the strength of a mid-sized rural network with a deep commitment to local governance and patient-centered care.
Our health system operates with an annual revenue of $180 million and serves a primary population of 55000 residents with a secondary reach of more than 101000. Here youll find the resources of a robust organization paired with the close-knit collaborative spirit of rural healthcarewhere your work truly makes a difference. Our enterprise includes:

• 2 Hospitals
• 10 Clinic Locations
• 1 Cancer Care and Research Center
• 1 Senior Living Community
• 1100 Employees
• 120 Physicians/Advanced Practice Providers

Why practice with Lake Region Medical Group P.A. & Lake Region Healthcare

• Minnesota has been consistently rated one of the best states in the country to practice medicine.
• Lake Region Healthcare has been a top 100 rural & community healthcare system for the ninth consecutive year & has been listed on Newsweeks Worlds Best Hospital for several consecutive years.
• Our healthcare system is an independent system and locally owned and operated
• Our medical group is independent and operated by a provider-led board of directors

For more information please contact: Brittany Genereux Physician Recruiter at:
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