Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)

Make a Difference. Build a Career. Enjoy a Life Outside of Work.

Are you looking for a meaningful career in mental healthcare without sacrificing work-life balance? Join the team at West River Mental Health, where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families across Western South Dakota. At West River Mental Health, we strive to be the premier provider of behavioral healthcare in the Black Hills. Since 1948, we have been committed to providing high-quality, compassionate mental health services to our communities. Today, we are proud to be the largest and most advanced community mental healthcare organization in the region.

We have recently made updates to our compensation structure and are excited to offer enhanced wages for this position.

West River Mental Health is currently accepting applications for a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP).

About the Position

The Certified Nurse Practitioner plays an important role in coordinating medical treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for individuals served within our programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Assessing, diagnosing, and managing mental health conditions and psychiatric disorders
• Prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support coordinated, person-centered care
• Providing ongoing medical and psychiatric support to clients throughout their treatment

Candidates must hold current licensure in the State of South Dakota or be eligible and willing to obtain South Dakota licensure.

Why West River Mental Health?

We know that a meaningful career is important, but so is having time to enjoy your life outside of work. At West River Mental Health, we are committed to creating an environment where our employees can grow professionally while maintaining balance with their personal and family lives.

We offer:

• Recently enhanced and competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the Black Hills

We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting a workplace where people can build long-term, fulfilling careers.

Live and Work in the Beautiful Black Hills

Rapid City is a vibrant community of approximately 60,000 people located in the heart of the beautiful Black Hills of Western South Dakota. With excellent schools, a diverse community, rich history, and endless recreational opportunities, Rapid City offers an exceptional quality of life.

Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, exploring national parks and monuments, attending community events, or experiencing local arts and culture, there is something for everyone. Rapid City offers the opportunity to enjoy big adventure, breathtaking scenery, and a strong sense of community, all while avoiding the congestion and cost of larger metropolitan areas.

If you are looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and enjoy the life you have outside of work, Rapid City and West River Mental Health may be the perfect fit.

This position is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals who are low-income and/or live in public housing and/or receive a Section 8 voucher. This job description is intended to provide general guidelines for meeting the requirements of the position. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as organizational and program needs evolve. West River Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.