Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Minnesota
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner jobs in Minnesota are in strong and consistent demand, with openings concentrated in community mental health centers, integrated health systems, and outpatient behavioral health clinics serving both urban and rural populations. The largest hiring activity is in the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Rochester, where established employers such as Hennepin Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, and Allina Health maintain active behavioral health programs. The most sought-after specialties include child and adolescent psychiatry, substance use disorder treatment, and telepsychiatry. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Nexus Health Innovations is a growing culturally competent mental health agency servicing adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) within the 4 counties of the metro (Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Anoka) as well as counties in Central Minnesota. We offer our employees flexible schedules, competitive wages/compensation, and opportunity for professional development.
Nexus health is dedicated to providing a person-centered therapeutic rehabilitation journey to all individuals and their families with mental illness. We believe that all people have the ability to make changes and guide their lives to mental and physical health.
We are offering a full-time mental health practitioner position for in-home based services for adults with SPMI. The purpose of the Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) mental health practitioner is to provide rehabilitative services to clients in-home and/or in the community with mental illness, in the form of instruction, support, and skill training for the purpose of promoting basic living and social skills, community intervention, and transitioning to community living.
Qualification
This position requires one of the following three requirements:
- Holds a high school diploma/Associates degree AND 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness
- BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university AND has at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness
- Holds a Master's or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university
Responsibilities
- Provide quality patient care to clients/families with mental health diagnosis based on the individual treatment plan
- Assist with collecting assessment data through interviews, 1:1 interactions
- Create, review and update treatment plans and functional assessments in a timely manner (depending on qualifications)
- Participate in regular staff meetings/trainings
- Responsible for documenting session interventions and billable time into our electronic health record (EHR) system within 24 hours of service date
- Create work schedule directly with assigned client and provide services in their home and in the community
- Observes physical, psychological and safety status of clients on an ongoing basis
- Report changes, noted by self or reported by client
Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable vehicle.
As an ARMHS worker, you will follow each client's individual treatment plan which may include:
- Teaching socialization skills
- Teaching healthy lifestyle choices
- Assisting with household and financial management
- Assisting with obtaining/maintaining housing
- Assisting with obtaining/maintaining education or employment
- Managing/coping with mental health symptoms
- Accessing community resources and mental health services
Equal Opportunity Employment
Nexus Health Innovations shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Social Work: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hennepin County, MN
Nexus Health Innovations is a growing culturally competent mental health agency servicing adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) within the 4 counties of the metro (Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Anoka) as well as counties in Central Minnesota. We offer our employees flexible schedules, competitive wages/compensation, and opportunity for professional development.
Nexus health is dedicated to providing a person-centered therapeutic rehabilitation journey to all individuals and their families with mental illness. We believe that all people have the ability to make changes and guide their lives to mental and physical health.
We are offering a full-time mental health practitioner position for in-home based services for adults with SPMI. The purpose of the Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) mental health practitioner is to provide rehabilitative services to clients in-home and/or in the community with mental illness, in the form of instruction, support, and skill training for the purpose of promoting basic living and social skills, community intervention, and transitioning to community living.
Qualification
This position requires one of the following three requirements:
- Holds a high school diploma/Associates degree AND 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness
- BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university AND has at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness
- Holds a Master's or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university
Responsibilities
- Provide quality patient care to clients/families with mental health diagnosis based on the individual treatment plan
- Assist with collecting assessment data through interviews, 1:1 interactions
- Create, review and update treatment plans and functional assessments in a timely manner (depending on qualifications)
- Participate in regular staff meetings/trainings
- Responsible for documenting session interventions and billable time into our electronic health record (EHR) system within 24 hours of service date
- Create work schedule directly with assigned client and provide services in their home and in the community
- Observes physical, psychological and safety status of clients on an ongoing basis
- Report changes, noted by self or reported by client
Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable vehicle.
As an ARMHS worker, you will follow each client's individual treatment plan which may include:
- Teaching socialization skills
- Teaching healthy lifestyle choices
- Assisting with household and financial management
- Assisting with obtaining/maintaining housing
- Assisting with obtaining/maintaining education or employment
- Managing/coping with mental health symptoms
- Accessing community resources and mental health services
Equal Opportunity Employment
Nexus Health Innovations shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Social Work: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hennepin County, MN
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health nurse practitioner jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Minnesota APRN license with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification required
- Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority under Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Board certification as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner from ANCC or AANP
- Master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a psychiatric-mental health specialization
- Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy
- Familiarity with Epic or other electronic health record systems used in Minnesota health systems
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health nurse practitioner in Minnesota?
To become a mental health nurse practitioner in Minnesota, you must earn a master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a psychiatric-mental health specialization, pass the ANCC or AANP psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification exam, and apply for an APRN license through the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Minnesota also requires a separate prescriptive authority designation if you plan to prescribe medications, which most positions do require.
How much do mental health nurse practitioners make in Minnesota?
Mental health nurse practitioners in Minnesota earn a median of about $133,260 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $98,950 for the lowest 10% to over $170,140 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mental health nurse practitioners in Minnesota?
Employers hiring mental health nurse practitioners in Minnesota right now include Sevita, LifeStance Health, and Guild Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Minnesota's integrated health systems, county-run community mental health centers, and federally qualified health centers are among the most consistent sources of openings across the state.
Which Minnesota cities have the most mental health nurse practitioner jobs?
The cities with the most mental health nurse practitioner openings in Minnesota are Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Brooklyn Park. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of listings due to the concentration of large hospital systems and behavioral health networks there, while Rochester's openings are largely tied to Mayo Clinic's expanding psychiatric services, and Duluth reflects regional demand across the Lake Superior corridor.
Are there remote mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because most mental health nurse practitioner roles involve direct patient evaluation and prescribing. About 46% of mental health nurse practitioner openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with telepsychiatry and medication management follow-up appointments being the most frequently offered in a remote format.
How can I get hired as a mental health nurse practitioner in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate APRN roles at Minnesota health systems that offer structured onboarding, such as Allina Health and Hennepin Healthcare, which have supported new psychiatric NPs through mentored practice arrangements. Candidates who come from RN backgrounds in inpatient psychiatric units or crisis stabilization settings have a clear advantage. Securing your Minnesota APRN license and prescriptive authority before you apply, even without work history in the NP role, signals readiness to hiring managers at community mental health centers across the state.
Where can I find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles that fit your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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