Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Minnesota
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Rochester, where major health systems including Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, and Allina Health maintain active behavioral health hiring programs. Demand is strongest in adult outpatient psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health, and integrated primary care settings. The market supports practitioners at every level, from new-credential graduates to seasoned providers taking on supervisory or clinic leadership roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital, an affiliate of Fairview Health Services, is a brand new mental health treatment hospital in downtown St. Paul, MN, offering inpatient and outpatient services for adults and seniors.
About the role:
- Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
- Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
- Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
- Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
- Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
- Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
- Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
- Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
- Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
- May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
- Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
- DEA license.
Acadia Healthcare
Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital, an affiliate of Fairview Health Services, is a brand new mental health treatment hospital in downtown St. Paul, MN, offering inpatient and outpatient services for adults and seniors.
About the role:
- Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
- Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
- Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
- Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
- Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
- Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
- Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
- Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
- Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
- May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
- Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
- DEA license.
Acadia Healthcare
Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Minnesota APRN license with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification required
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Board certification as PMHNP-BC through the American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Minnesota DEA registration or eligibility to prescribe controlled substances independently
- Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing psychotropic medications, and documenting in electronic health records
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team across inpatient or outpatient settings
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Minnesota?
You must complete an accredited graduate nursing program with a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner concentration, then pass the PMHNP-BC examination through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Minnesota licensure is issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a PMHNP specialty designation. You also need to apply for Minnesota prescribing authority and, if prescribing controlled substances, obtain a state and federal DEA registration before practicing independently.
How much do psychiatric nurse practitioners make in Minnesota?
Psychiatric 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 psychiatric nurse practitioners in Minnesota?
Minnesota psychiatric nurse practitioner roles are posted by The Remedy Mental Health, Optum, and Wellpath and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's large integrated health systems, including those anchored in the Twin Cities and Rochester, consistently drive the highest volume of PMHNP openings across inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth behavioral health programs.
Which Minnesota cities have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs?
Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and Minnesota have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities concentration reflects the headquarters and regional campuses of the state's largest health systems, while Rochester's demand is driven heavily by Mayo Clinic's behavioral health expansion, and Duluth sees steady hiring through Essentia Health and St. Luke's serving the northern Minnesota and Wisconsin border region.
Are there remote psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because psychiatric nurse practitioner work often involves in-person assessments, medication management, and care coordination. About 67% of psychiatric nurse practitioner openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telepsychiatry roles the most likely to be fully remote. Follow-up medication management and established-patient therapy visits are the functions most often handled via telehealth.
How can I get hired as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate PMHNP residency or fellowship, and Minnesota health systems including M Health Fairview and Hennepin Healthcare have run structured behavioral health advanced practice residency programs that accept newly certified providers. Candidates who have worked as psychiatric registered nurses or licensed clinical social workers carry a practical advantage. Completing your PMHNP-BC certification, securing a full Minnesota APRN license with prescribing authority, and targeting outpatient community mental health centers or federally qualified health centers in the Twin Cities will give a low-experience candidate the most realistic first openings.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your credentials and preferred setting, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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