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Launch Your PMHNP Career with a High-Impact Clinical Practicum at the Robert Young Center!

Ready to take your psychiatric-mental health training to the next level?  The Robert Young Center is thrilled to offer an immersive PMHNP Clinical Practicum for students eager to build confidence, sharpen clinical skills, and deliver exceptional mental health care.

In this hands-on learning experience, you’ll work directly with patients in diverse clinical settings, gaining real-world expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions.  You’ll learn under the guidance of an experienced clinical preceptor (Licensed Psychiatrist and/or PMHNP) with additional support from the Director of Outpatient Services, ensuring a rich, well-rounded training environment.

If you’re passionate about mental health and ready to learn from leading professionals while making a meaningful impact, this practicum is your opportunity to grow, contribute, and elevate your future practice.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

• Develop proficiency in mental health assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and other clinical tools to establish accurate diagnosis.
• Build effective treatment plans with patients and their support systems.
• Learn how to implement evidence-based psychopharmacological treatments.
• Gain skills in psychotherapeutic techniques (cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing).
• Work collaboratively with a variety of healthcare workers such as psychiatrists, PMHNPs, nurses, therapists, and care coordinators. 
• Document patient encounters accurately and maintain confidentiality per HIPPA and state mental health codes.
• Provide culturally sensitive care consistent with all ethical and legal standards, including patient confidentiality and informed consent.
• Develop the competencies required for degree completion and independent practice. 

• Currently enrolled in an accredited PMHNP program.
• Completion of foundational program coursework in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to commit to the practicum schedule and clinical responsibilities.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.

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