Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Outpatient

Job Description

Join Munson Healthcare’s Behavioral Health Team!   

Day Shift | Part-time 

Summary: Munson Healthcare’s Behavioral Health team is offering a part-time opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP; Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to provide assessment, treatment planning, psychiatric, substance use disorder services, and care coordination for patients seen in outpatient settings, which may include outpatient and partial hospital levels of care.   

Position Duties/Highlights Include: 

• Works in collaboration with a Psychiatrist, Substance Use Disorder Medical Director, and Psychiatry Department Chief. 

• Part-time position providing outpatient behavioral health treatment to adults including mental health, substance use disorders, and co-occurring services via in-person and tele-health services. 

• This position is employed by Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. 

Standard

Qualifications

Education/Training: 

1. Master’s Degree in Nursing OR Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant studies 

Work Experience: 

1. Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Behavioral Health preferred 

Certification, Licensure, Registration: 

1. Board eligible/certified to practice in the State of Michigan 

1. Psychiatric Mental Health Certification (PMHNP) 

The Benefits of Working at Munson:  

• Competitive market-based compensation 

• Benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off 

• CME Allowance

• Professional Liability

• Sign On Bonus 

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting  

• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts    

EHR  

• Oracle Health

Find more than your next job. Find your community.   

• We’re northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family, friends and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (American’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development.  

• After work, you’ll find things to do in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries, arts and entertainment.   

• As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in health care programs and education, as well as free discounted and unreimbursed services.   

Munson Healthcare by the Numbers: 

• 8 hospitals 

• 694 licensed acute care beds 

• 212 licensed long-term care beds 

• 7,500 employees 

• 1,000 physicians 

• 63 specialties 

• 540,000 residents 

• We cover 14,667 square miles – about the size of Vermont and Delaware combined. 

• Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties.   

Why Choose Munson Healthcare:  

• Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town   

• Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system  

• Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes   

• Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!     

About Traverse City, Michigan    

Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a vibrant, four-season resort community renowned for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exceptional quality of life. Highlights include:    

• Outdoor Recreation: Endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and golfing in a region surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and trails.    

• Cultural Hub: Home to the National Cherry Festival, vibrant arts scenes, award-winning wineries, and a burgeoning culinary landscape.    

• Top-Rated Schools: Excellent public and private schools, making it an ideal place for families.    

• Accessibility: Convenient regional airport with direct flights to major cities, ensuring easy travel for professional and personal needs.   

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer   

Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.