Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Part Time

Department: Health Services | Classification: Non-Exempt | FTE: 0.15

About the Role

This is a temporary, part-time position working an average of 8 hours per week from September through May 2027 (off the week of St. Olaf Spring Break). The schedule is negotiable within 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday–Friday clinic hours. There are currently no weekend, holiday, evening, or on-call requirements. The position is located on campus and is not remote.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat students with behavioral health disorders within the clinic setting.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat students with other health conditions within the clinic setting, according to parameters of certification and licensure (if dual certified).
• Independently prescribe and/or administer appropriate medication, corrective measures, and medical therapeutics within scope of practice.
• Manage psychotropic medications as needed while promoting mental well-being for students.
• Collaborate with Health Services and Counseling Center for treatment planning.
• Provide informal advising and support for the mental well-being of the college community.
• Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.
• Consult with specialists and interdisciplinary clinicians as needed, providing referrals to consulting specialists and conducting follow-ups.
• Maintain proper clinical records and reports, ensuring appropriate security and access within professional and governmental guidelines.
• Remain up-to-date on evidence-based practice of adolescent and young adult mental health care.
• Attend and participate in clinical staff meetings and consultations.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals, and follow-up.
• Complete and meet deadlines for required licensures, certifications, training, and performance management cycle.
• Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certification by ANCC or AANP as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university with preparation for the advanced practice role.
• Active unrestricted State of Minnesota RN and APRN Licenses.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to attain certification at the time of hire.
• 1+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards governing care delivery and operations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers; experience with Electronic Health Records is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for working with college students between the ages of 18–24.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain collegial and therapeutic relationships.
• Strong communication skills, including accurate and concise writing.
• Able to work independently without direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in adolescent and young adult mental health in a college or university environment.

Pay

Hourly rate: $100 – $106.

Schedule

Average of 8 hours per week from September through May 2027 (off the week of St. Olaf Spring Break). Schedule is negotiable within 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday–Friday clinic hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match.
• Contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts.
• Significant tuition discount (up to a 90% reduction) at ACM, GLCA, and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children.
• Generous paid time off.

About Us

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. Located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota—a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000—St. Olaf is 45 minutes south of the culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul. The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit, emphasizing learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community.